Rheinmetall Defence Australia Pty Ltd Hiring for Finance Officer Job at Brisbane Full Time

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring efficient and effective preparation and payment of accounts payable and receivable; processing of invoices; control of creditor accounts and data entry of accounts.

The general and generic duties of the Finance Officer include, but not limited to:

Accounts Payable

• Process all supplier-related documents in accordance with internal procedures, supplier contracts and timeframes (including matching of documents i.e. Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Goods Received Notes and invoices in SAP);
• Seek appropriate approvals where relevant before processing documentation;
• Review, verify, sort, code and match invoices with purchase requisitions and set up for payment by entering invoices into the SAP System;
• Follow-up with Cost Account Managers in relation to outstanding GRN’s;
• Process staff expense claims in a timely manner;
• Produce supplier payment reports (Cash Required Listings) to the Finance Manager as and when directed;
• Issue Supplier Remittance Advices in a timely manner;
• Reconcile the Accounts Payable account in the General Ledger to the sub-ledger each month for local and overseas accounts payable;
• Process and assist in weekly payment run activities;
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records and reconcile accounts payable transactions;
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date and conduct research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues as required;
• Correspond with vendors and respond to enquiries;
• Proactively maintain Accounts Payable processes and report variations to processes to the Finance Manager in a timely manner;
• Escalate the accounting issues to the finance manager on a timely basis
• Produce monthly reports and assist with month end closing and internal and external audits;
• Reconciliation of Creditor Aged Trial balance

(i) Monthly against creditors Statements of Account

(ii) Monthly Against General Ledger

(iii) Review outstanding creditors and provide information to the Finance Manager

• Assist with the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures;
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements including the preparation of monthly, quarterly and year end reports;
• Assist with the annual audit and maintaining of the SAP accounting system;
• Other duties and responsibilities that may be required as determined with your manager from time to time.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Respect, Trust and Openness. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role include:

• Demonstrated ability in the management of supplier relationships and the reconciliation of supplier accounts;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in accounts payable and general accounting practices including knowledge of GST and how transactions are processed;
• Advanced knowledge and experience with an ERP accounting module (SAP preferable); and
• Advanced MS Office skills i.e. MS Excel (VLookUp, Pivot Tables)
• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce, Accounting or similar discipline;

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Working in a great team and with exciting products
• Opportunity for career development and further training
• Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community
• Opportunity to work on major projects such as LAND 400
• Attractive Remuneration package with salary sacrificing & novated leases
• Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations
• Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships
• Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their families overall wellbeing

At Rheinmetall, your strengths and experience are worth something. We also highly value diversity and equal opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Working in a great team and with exciting products
• Opportunity for career development and further training
• Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community
• Opportunity to work on major projects such as LAND 400
• Attractive Remuneration package with salary sacrificing & novated leases
• Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations
• Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships
• Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their families overall wellbeing

WHO WE ARE

Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a global technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions – Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapon and Ammunition. RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capabilty to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection and sustainment.
Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are commited to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Diversity is critical to our ability to work sucessfully as a team regardless of borders, language or culture. Our workforce includes employees of varying gender, age, race and ethnicity, professional and cultural background.
Veterans are always encouraged to apply for roles at Rheinmetall where they can bring select skills and expertise to the delivery of products and services for our customer. Recognising these unique attributes, the Company has established a Veterans Employment Program that trains and supports veterans transitioning from the armed forces and seeking future employment in the commercial sector.