Downer Group Hiring for Financial Graduate Job at Sydney Full Time

Job type: Full Time – Permanent

Categories: Finance & Administration, Graduates

Who we are

Keolis Downer is Australia’s largest private provider of multi-modal public transport. We are the largest light rail operator in Australia and one of the nation’s most significant bus operators. Keolis Downer provides services to more then 210 million people each year.

Position summary

Mandatory Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in finance, commerce, business

CA / CPA Qualifications & Membership

Knowledge & Experience

At least 5-8 year experience including financial accounting, treasury, taxation & audit

At least 3 year experience in a corporate environment in a medium to large organisation

Strong knowledge of AASB reporting standards and producing of statutory accounts

Strong knowledge of Australian taxation including income tax, GST and FBT compliance

Experience liaising with external auditors

Experience writing / developing internal financial policies

Experience in Accounting System Development

Demonstrated staff management skills

Experience in interacting with individuals at functional director/head of department level

Awareness and commitment to quality management and risk concepts.

Key Result Area:
Preparation of End Of Month and End of Year Financial Statements for internal and external stakeholders and ensuring:

Accurate and timely completion in accordance with approved accounting timetable

Presentation in accordance with accounting standards and Company policies

All assets and liabilities of the Company valued correctly

Ensure Balance sheet reconciliations and all monthly journals completed in timely & accurate manner

Financial Reporting for the Public Transport Authority and Shareholders

Key Result Area:
External Reporting Compliance and Obligations

Co-ordinate production of annual statutory accounts

Co-ordinate completion of annual external financial audit

Ensure all tax obligations/payments are met including Income Tax, GST, FBT and Payroll Tax

Other:
Manage a small finance team (Accounts Officers)

Continuous development of Accounting Systems (Microsoft Great Plains) + other technological system improvements

Ensure Accounting Policies and other relevant business financial policies are developed and maintained for the organisation

Treasury Function – Manage banking accounts / control release of payments from banking platform

Manage Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable functions

Ensure adequate financial internal controls are in place to prevent fraud

Develop sufficient payroll knowledge (including payroll system) to provide management support as required to Payroll team

Manage insurances including workers comp

Provide support to Head of Finance on contractual/reporting issues with Public Transport Authorities as required

Competencies:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong system skills – Accounting (Microsoft Great Plains), reporting (Business Object Finance), Office 365

High level of integrity and accountability

Proven ability to build effective professional relationships with key stakeholders

Proven ability to solicit input from managers and to work across functions/departments and shareholders to drive business outcomes

Ability to process complex matters and articulate them into succinct positions internally and externally

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure from external and internal stakeholders and still retain a positive attitude.

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Closing Date: 04 Feb 2022 AUS Eastern Daylight Time