Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant who is passionate about delivering quality month-end transactional accounting and reporting. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for communicating with business units across Australia Pacific Airport Corporation (APAC) to coordinate information, investigate data and assumptions in order to understand the reasons for variances and provide accurate monthly commentary for reporting purposes.

Explore how we are thinking big with exciting projects like the Third Runway, state-of-the-art terminals, and thriving business park developments. You can also learn more about life at Melbourne Airport – our culture, values, and what makes us unique at https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/corporate/our-culture-and-values. Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.

Key responsibilities:

The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Transactional Accounting & Month-end

• Prepare balance sheet and reconciliations to audit quality level.
• Prepare accurate monthly journals to ensure monthly results are produced in an accurate and timely manner for review by the Senior Financial Accountant /Group Financial Controller.
• Ensure transactions are processed in line with Australian Accounting Standards.
• Account for recharges including security, utilities and outgoings.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register (‘FAR’) including accounting for acquisitions/ additions and depreciation.
• Maintain the credit card processing system and oversee the timely reconciliation of credit cards, ensuring any discrepancies are followed up and resolved in a timely manner: ensure banking reconciles daily.

Financials and Statutory Reporting

• Assist in internal and external audit requests, as required.
• Assist with the preparation of the monthly Board pack.
• Assist in the documentation of half yearly and year-end stewardship process.
• Assist with the preparation of the APAC group’s statutory financial statements, including obligations with ACCC, ASIC, and lending agreements.

Treasury back office

• Assist and support treasury back office operation.
• Preparation of interest and debt payment packs.
• Preparation of interest and treasury expense accruals.
• Maintenance of borrowing cost schedules.
• Assist in treasury (covenant) reporting and stewardship process.

Operational Effectiveness

• Support and assist business units with any queries regarding accounting systems.
• Ensure the maintenance and integrity of accounting systems.
• Assist with the development of instructional manuals and communicate and train relevant managers and team members in new or revised accounting processes related to their department/business.
• Provide financial advice by considering operational issues, applying financial principles and practices and developing recommendations for review.
• Maintain financial calendar and ensure milestones are met.
• Support the Finance team in resolving accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Maintains knowledge by staying current with financial regulations and accepted practices, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and maintaining personal networks.
• Comply with APAC’s policies and procedures and contribute to making APAC a positive and pleasant place to work.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Commerce or similar.
• Chartered Accountant, i.e. CPA or CA qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation with us about this position.

About the Company:

Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.

APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.

Culture and Values:

By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.

Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

Benefits:

• Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
• Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term career and professional development opportunities
• Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Signature Experiences including an airfield family day
• Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)

APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.

APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.