Warakirri Asset Management Ltd (Warakirri) is a leading Australian funds manager and offers specialist investment vehicles and services to retail and wholesale investors with a focus on ethical investment, actively managed equities, and agriculture. Warakirri also acts as investment manager for a number of agricultural entities. The Financial Accountant will support across the cropping and cotton operations. We are a private company, 100% owned by our directors and employees, and we have a Board of Directors with majority independent director representation.
Job Description
What does a Financial Accountant at Warakirri Asset Management do?
We are seeking a dedicated Financial Accountant to join our finance team, based in Melbourne with a hybrid working model (2 days in the office). This is a 12-month Max Term Contract. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with a keen desire to grow and develop their own career.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance of General Ledger and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
- Stock takes reconciliations
- Grain income and property valuation reconciliations
- Maintenance and reconciliation of fixed asset register to GL
- Preparation of monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Assisting with the preparation and completion of quarterly unit statements and distribution calculations
- Assist with workflow and completion of tasks required by the finance team in order to meet its deliverables
- Any other tasks as required to deliver outstanding investor service.
- Build and maintain strong professional working relationships with key stakeholders including corporate team members, farm managers, and external suppliers
- Overseeing the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as required
Qualifications
About you
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Experience in an accounting role, preferably as a financial accountant or similar position.
- Familiarity with SAPB1 is preferred but not essential; proficiency in other accounting software is advantageous.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Either CPA or CAANZ membership or be actively working towards completion is preferred.
Additional Information
What makes Warakirri unique?
- Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home (2 days in the office).
- Part of agrowing organisation which works across multiple business platforms.
- We have a workplace that valuesinclusion and whereeveryone is welcome and respected . This results in a caring and supportive team environment.
- There are severalsocial events throughout the year. Not just for you, but also for your partner and family.
- We will invest in your future by ongoingLearning and Development opportunities.
- OurEmployee Assistance Program includes free confidential counselling sessions for employees and their immediate family members for personal or work-related issues.
- We care about yourhealth and wellbeing and have designed a wellbeing calendar with purpose.
You probably want to hit “I'm interested” now, but if you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to Niki Bosman at or call 0439703866.
This position is open until filled, so you are encouraged to apply now.
Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by Warakirri's Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.
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