Accounting Operations Consultant

Accounting Operations Consultant 

The opportunity

As our Accounting Operations Consultant you will be part of the Statutory and Close team within the Accounting and Controlling function of the internal finance team. You’ll have exposure to the firm’s financial information across Oceania and the opportunity to work and collaborate with other finance functions, the broader business and leadership to provide technical accounting guidance; support and educate teams on our Global Finance Policies and be responsible for the ongoing review and maintenance of the firm’s internal financial accounts and reconciliations. 

This is a full time permanent role and can be performed from any of our EY offices across Australia. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver insightful accounting advice and support to the finance team and broader business, including liaising across teams, educating on processes, and ensuring accurate implementation of accounting treatments and general ledger use by active collaboration.
• Manage and review balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries, analysing balances for management reporting insights, and provide ongoing support and updates to finance leaders.
• Prepare and review key financial reports, oversee and participate in year-end close activities and co-ordinate with internal and external auditors. 
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure accuracy and compliance of our processes, policies and controls, and drive process improvements.

Skills and attributes for success

• CA, CPA or an equivalent completed certification
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of IFRS and key accounting principles
• 3 years or more of financial accounting experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn. 

• Experience using SAP software
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (knowledge of Power BI and Power Query would be advantageous)
• Strong problem solving and collaboration skills

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. 

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits     

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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