Lululemon Hiring for Financial Accountant Job at Melbourne Full Time

lululemon is a yoga-inspired technical apparel company up to big things. The practice and philosophy of yoga informs our overall purpose to elevate the world through the power of practice. We are proud to be a growing global company with locations all around the world, from Vancouver to Shanghai, and places in between. We owe our success to our innovative product, our emphasis on our stores, our commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in.

About this team

Reporting directly to the finance manager you are an integral part of the finance team. You will play a pivotal role in accurately accounting for lululemon’s operational transactions. You will need to take a hands-on approach and will have overall responsibility to ensure accuracy, compliance and integrity in reporting.

A day in the life:
You are responsible for assigned GL accounts from journal entries to analysis and internal/external reporting. You will become the subject matter expert for their assigned accounts and will be called upon to apply, advise on applicable accounting, taxation principles. You are extremely detail-oriented, authentic, motivated, and enthusiastic.

• You engage and create synergies with the Vancouver office, ensuring global consistency with processes in the following areas: Operational Accounting and Fixed Assets.
• You provide accounting guidance to members of the team and act as a resource to the SSC and stores.
• You reconcile & review all Balance Sheet for review on a monthly, quarterly basis.
• You prepare monthly BAS Returns (for both AU & NZ) and assist in compilation of any other indirect returns (for example FBT).
• You support the local & global team with audit preparation and documentation support as needed for external & regulatory audits.
• You develop procedures and processes to improve stakeholder experience.
• You enjoy problem solving and working with our stores to solve all finance related queries.

Qualifications:

• You hold a Bachelor degree in Accounting or Commerce
• You have 3+ years’ experience working in an accounting firm
• You have completed or studying towards CPA/CA designation
• You are a natural leader that comfortable with coaching, mentoring and developing
• You have strong Excel skills
• You are proactive and solutions-oriented in meeting tight deadlines and process improving
• You are a strong relationship builder and communicator (both verbally & written)

Must haves:

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.