Financial Accountant

Tasks

At Daimler Truck Australia Pacific, our company is well positioned as a global leader in the manufacturing of high-quality commercial vehicles with three high-profile brands: Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Fuso Truck and Bus and Freightliner. Leaders in our industry, we have a clear vision to be the undisputed leader of the truck and bus industry in Australia, and we share a common Daimler Trucks purpose across the globe- For All Who Keep The World Moving!

The role:

The Financial Accountant role is an integral part of our Australian headquarters’ financial function, supporting and growing our mission to provide our dealers and customers with the most sought after truck and bus solutions. This role is key to providing accurate financial information to the business to satisfy our reporting needs and decision making requirements. Working within a diligent and close knit team, and with the support and structure of a global organisation, this role will have you supporting our business with reporting, reconciliations, financial analysis and a range of monthly and yearly closing tasks. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact everyday and build strong working relationships with colleagues across the business and at our German headquarters.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Accounting, your key responsibilities will include:

• Master data creation and maintenance in all financial systems
• Fixed Asset Register management
• Concur administration including resolving queries and managing interfaces
• Liaise with our Shared Serviced Centre (SSC) to ensure the accuracy of intercompany reconciliations and resolve variances
• Prepare monthly accruals and miscellaneous payments including manual floorplan rebate payments
• Creation and analysis of SAP reports for business units
• Manage monthly reconciliations process and specific general ledger accounts
• Involvement with external audit as necessary
• Assisting with preparation of annual Financial Statements
• Assisting in month-end financial closing flow
• Assist in providing documentation & support for ICS
• Project support as required

About You:

Passionate about numbers and driven to grow your knowledge and experience, you will also possess solid financial accounting knowledge with a proven track record in this area. Strong interpersonal and communication skills will furthermore set you up for success in this role. You will be analytical and have excellent relationship building and organisational skills. An ability to prioritise and work flexibly with a team on projects when required will allow you to reach your goals. Precision, accuracy and a high attention to detail is essential for success in this role. Experience in or a desire to work in a large global organization will set you up for success.

You will hold a Degree in Accounting / Finance and ideally have completed your CA/CPA, preferably with experience working with SAP or equivalent and have advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

What we offer You:

See our benefits here: https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/daimler-truck-australia-pacific

An EAP program, generous parental leave, a genuinely collaborative environment, brand new office space in Mulgrave, easy on-site parking, vehicle lease program, continuous learning opportunities, career development, global opportunities…these are just the beginning! At Daimler Truck Australia Pacific, we believe our people make the difference. We are proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and are committed to inspiring an innovative and collaborative working culture. By joining our team, you will access generous employee benefits and opportunities to reach your goals. We understand everyone benefits from work differently, therefore our approach to learning is open and individually adaptable. Career pathways are supported through a network of learning and development programs, like our Women in Leadership Program and Mentoring Program, allowing everyone to grow at their own pace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We proudly celebrate Diversity Day, International Women’s and Men’s Days. Our team’s contributions are actively recognized through Employee Recognition and Reward programs. We celebrate our dynamic working culture where our people can be themselves.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, #MAKEYOURMOVE, apply now with your CV and cover letter. Applications close Sunday June 15.

This is a local, permanent role. You must have a permanent working visa for Australia / New Zealand to be able to apply for this position.

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