Position Summary

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the key responsibility of this role is financial accounting including month-end closing,
internal reporting, and statutory reporting. This role will suitsomeone with more than 3 years of experience in accounting for a
mid to large-size business with exposure to fixed assets, financial accounting, month-end closing procedures, management
accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and adherence to strict timelines. You will have a good understanding of financial
accounting principles, and internal controls, and the ability to drill into the details without losing sight of the big picture. You
will bring an energetic approach and positive attitude with a desire to make a valuable contribution to the accounting functions
and our business by attending to your duties diligently, contributing to continuous improvements, and assisting with our
statutory reporting and compliance requirements.

• Job Duties/Essential Functions
  * Possess solid technical knowledge in fixed asset accounting; able to apply appropriate treatments on asset
  recognition, measurement, depreciation, and disposal
  * Responsible for the accuracy of asset register and general ledgers, process asset capitalization and periodical
  depreciation in a timely manner
  * Responsible for the preparation of asset reconciliation and compliance with internal control procedures
  * Able to analyze depreciation movements and provide period-end commentaries on fixed asset
  * Preparation of periodical and quarterly fixed asset related reports, updates, and budget
  * Document and maintain fixed asset policy and operational procedure in accordance with accounting standards and tax requirements for both AU and NZ
  * Conduct fixed asset audits and maintain integrity of both accounting and tax fixed asset registers
  * Able to provide advice on appropriate accounting treatment regarding capitalization and operating expenses relatedqueries from business
  * Responsible for the Costco AU and NZ intercompany reconciliation and recharge calculation
  * Preparation for internal and external audits, completion of audit requests, and follow-up on the audit issues
  * Keep up to date with accounting standards, and tax legislation relating to fixed asset
  * Participate in system enhancement projects to improve internal controls and drive efficiency
  * Ad-hoc duties as required

Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery

• Computer, printer, calculator, phone.

Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry specific skills that candidates should possess):

Education/Experience: Tertiary education in Accounting

             Knowledge/Skills:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a similar role of mid to large size organization 
• Supervisory experience highly desirable
• Demonstrable experience in month end closing procedures
• Demonstrable experience in Balance sheet reconciliations
• Good understanding of financial accounting principles and internal controls
• A problem solver with strong logical and analytical thinking
• Self-initiative, flexible and resilient 
• Self-motivated, organized and able to work professionally and effectively in high pressure situations
• Ability to plan and prioritize in a fast paced environment
• Display a positive “can do” attitude
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) & strong MS Excel skills

Other Specific requirements:

* If successful, you will be required to undertake role & department specific training within specified timeframes