Group Accountant

Job title: Group Accountant

Company: Dutton Automotive


Job description: Company DescriptionEstablished in 1911, Dutton Automotive is the largest retailer and wholesaler of pre-owned luxury, exotic, prestige, family, and commercial vehicles in Australia, focused on reliable and customer-centric automotive services. Dutton Automotive was recently acquired by Japanese conglomerate Sojitz Corporation. Sojitz employs over 20,000 people and operates in 87 countries across the globe. Dutton Automotive is a Co-Major Partner of Essendon Football Club.A.O. Dutton opened his first garage on Burnley Street, Richmond. Driven by an obsessive focus on customer experience, today, Dutton Automotive operates dealerships throughout Australia. We currently have over 300+ staff nationally.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, full-time Group Accountant to join our friendly, close-knit Finance team! If you and thriving in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you. Reporting to the Group Finance Manager you will play a crucial role in managing a wide range of activities essential to our financial operations.This role will see you;

• Prepare Financial Statements and assist with Audit to ensure adherence to accounting standards while managing retained earnings, consolidation, account mapping, cash flow statements, and comprehensive disclosure notes.
• Participate in monthly lease accounting, assisting us in our strategic financial initiatives.
• Provide insights into the management and evaluation of goodwill within our organisation.
• Collaborate on the preparation of precise quarterly reports to listed parent company in Japan, ensuring clarity and transparency.
• Contribute to our commitment to environmental, social, and governance standards by preparing meaningful ESG reports.
• Ensure compliance in revenue recognition and financial asset impairments according to our risk management policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for compliance matters, reinforcing our dedication to regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with risk management to ensure Modern Slavery compliance.
• Support the accurate representation of our financial position through detailed preparation and review processes.
• Engage in internal audit activities, contributing to the integrity of our financial practices.
• Assist in ensuring adherence to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.
• Contribute to conducting surveys and managing tax-related responsibilities effectively.
• Help maintain financial integrity through thorough journal entries and variance analysis.
• Oversee the approval process for bank payments, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Manage the fixed asset register to ensure precise tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with the team to facilitate seamless month-end closing processes.
• Assist with J-Sox reporting and regulatory requirements

You will also have proven abilities in the following:

• A minimum of 5 years + post-qualification experience in similar roles within large organisations or from audit (Big 4 audit experience preferred).
• Ability to identify and mitigate financial risks and drive actions across teams.
• Strong technical financial accounting knowledge of AASB, capable of providing solid technical advice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to grasp complex ideas quickly and communicate effectively.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise issues.
• Ability to influence and deliver change.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to initiate continuous improvement.
• Proactive and capable of investigating anomalies as they arise.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce with a Finance/Accounting focus.
• Registered CA/CPA or an equivalent global qualification.

Additional InformationBenefits & Perks:

• Located onsite at our iconic Richmond Head Quarters.
• You will have access to a fully funded Employee Assistance Program to provide you with the support and resources to thrive personally and professionally.
• Company-funded flu vaccinations
• Refer a friend and we will provide an upfront bonus!
• Access to generous discounts and savings through our Rewards platform
• A day off for your birthday and;
• Annual Family fun days, held across the country!

At Dutton Automotive, we value our customers and our employees. Our values are built on prioritising our customer needs, valuing our employee’s flexibility to change, and fostering creativity and initiative. If you share our values and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Expected salary:

Location: Richmond, VIC

Job date: Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:33:33 GMT

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