FINANCIAL GRADUATE

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.

HOW TO APPLY

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Closing Date: 04 Feb 2022 AUS Eastern Daylight Time