Financial Accountant

Aura Group is a global financial services business specialising in corporate advisory, funds management and wealth management with operations in Sydney and Singapore.

At the very core of our business ethos is the desire to provide the strongest value proposition to all our partners and clients. It is this principle that underpins who we are as an organisation, and why we are able to provide the maximum value to those who align with us. We are firmly committed to being the best place to work, for the best people in our industry. That’s where you fit in.

Working as an integral part of our small dynamic team, this role’s primary responsibility is for the accurate reporting of business transactions and information that will facilitate planning decisions for the organisation. You will also complete the end-to-end process of reconciliation of all finance information from the group through to the preparation of the monthly/yearly management reports. This is an autonomous role and will suit someone who is a self-motivated and has the ability to manage tasks and priorities accordingly.

Month/Yearend financial reporting:

• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.

• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process.
• Ensure all Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed monthly with all major balances substantiated with appropriate work papers and support.

Weekly cash flow reporting.

Tax compliance

• Ensure group is up to date with BAS/Payroll tax/FBT and PAYG commitments.

Payroll

• Managing monthly payroll process.

AP/AR

• Perform AP/AR function to ensure all payments and receipts are completed in a timely fashion. Manage aging of same to help with working capital requirements.
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.

Audit

• To assist Senior Accountant and Head of Finance in providing required documentation for external audits.

Continuous Improvement

• Always have mind set of challenging current norms and question why we do things the way we do. Can we improve on what we are currently doing?
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.

• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

The Successful Applicant

• CA /ACCA/CPA qualified
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an accounting role.

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements.

• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like Xero, MYOB, Data Dear, Fathom etc.

• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
• Financial services experience an added advantage.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Strong interpersonal skills – both verbal and written.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently towards goals in a complex/diverse environment with multiple and changing demands.

• High level of organisational skills.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience in similar industry is highly desirable.