Bristol Myers Squibb Hiring for Assistant Accountant Job at Mulgrave Full Time

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The Assistant Accountant will join and provide support to, the Australia and New Zealand Business & Finance Services team. This role will provide an opportunity for growth and development within the finance team and interact with key stakeholders across the broader business.

Responsibilities

OTC – Technical Support Associate

Maintain Accounts Receivables ledger:

• Ensure timely allocation of receivables from customers.

• Follow up unpaid and/or disputed amounts with customers.

• Ensure automated calculation for doubtful debt provision is aligned with aged receivables items.

• Release Debit/Credit notes timely.

Master Data Maintenance:

• Creation / amendment of Customer Records.

• Timely review of Customer Credit Limits.

• Master Price maintenance, including pricing conditions

• Work closely and collaboratively with Regional Master Data team to ensure timely update of Material Items master

• Timely upload of Standard Cost

• GS1 maintenance

• Ensure review of OTC control reports are performed as per agreed frequency.

Fleet Administrator:

• Monitor and manage the outsourcing relationship with the third party provider (Leaseplan) including supplier performance

• Coordinate annual FBT process in conjunction with the Tax COE

General Accounting:

• Support the accountant with the timely closure of month end reporting including, but not limited to, assisting with journal entries, reconciliations etc.

• Support the business and Country Controller team with all audits (internal/external) and provide information/documents to ensure the timely close out of requested items.

• Work collaboratively with Corporate Treasury and banks to maintain up to date banking documentation; e.g. banking signatories.

• Support and coordinate intercompany calculations and processing

• Manage the annual standard cost update process in conjunction with global teams

• Lead fixed asset processes and reporting

• Lead open bank item clearing process

• Be the primary Invoice to Pay (ITP) support for BMSA

Other Reporting

• Ensure reporting in compliance with Small Business Payment Time reporting (SBPT reporting)

• Completion of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) surveys

• Inventory provision reporting (including leading quarterly review meetings)

• Track and report samples as per SOP

• Analyze profitability and recommend transfer pricing adjustments

Governance:

• Ensure all processes and transactions under self-responsibility are performed in compliance with applicable Corporate and Local policies and procedures.

• Escalate promptly to manager any potential non-compliant matters.

• Create and maintain Work Instructions for critical activities to ensure seamless processes and to be used as training references.

Others

• Act as back-up to team members to ensure delivery of finance commitments to stakeholders and the business

• Lead projects that are directly related to areas under responsibility, e.g. Fleet, Corporate Card

• Participate in other Finance projects as required

• Raise purchase orders as required for ancillary entities

(Disclaimer: The responsibilities listed above are only a summary and other responsibilities will be requirements as assigned)

Qualifications, experience and competencies

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Part or full professional qualifications (CPA, CIMA, CA or equivalent) preferred but not essential.

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in a finance organization

• Ability to manage various activities simultaneously and to prioritize tasks in accordance with their impact on stated objectives.

• Understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements.

• Excellent verbal and written skills.

• Understanding of shared services model and be customer focus.

• Ability to resolve issues in a timely manner to ensure aims and objectives of BFS are achieved.

• Be pro-active, self-starter and have an innovative thought process.

• Eager to learn and grow.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Good knowledge of information systems and technology. SAP knowledge preferred

• Independent use of SAP, Microsoft Suite, Tax Stream, SAP Business Intelligence / Warehouse, ART, JET, Hyperion, Treasury Account Management System (TAMS), Concur

To protect the safety of our employees, third parties, customers, patients and communities, BMS Australia requires all employees to be fully up to date (Boostered) with vaccination status using a locally approved vaccination against COVID-19, unless an exemption is applicable under the State or Federal legislation relevant to you (e.g. your state’s anti-discrimination act). Within our policy an exemption can only be approved by the HR Director. By applying for this role, you understand that you will be asked if you can comply with the Policy

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.