Management Accountant - MEL
Bulletproof, Australia
Job Description
We're searching for a Management Accountant to assist with the delivery of monthly management information as well as supporting our APAC Finance Director.
...advanced knowledge of Excel: V-lookups, X-lookups, Pivot table, as well as the ability to decipher and build advanced formulas?
...the ability to tell meaningful stories through numbers?
...currently a Management Accountant looking for your next challenge?
If so, get in touch!
ABOUT US:
Bulletproof is a creative powerhouse run by creativesa place where liked-minded individuals come together to deliver brilliant ideas. Truly independent, we pride ourselves on shunning convention and getting sh*t done; above all, we march to the beat of ourowndrum.
As a team, we blur the lines between branding, content, digital, film, innovation and packaging; all the while bringing our clients the very best ofthebest.
At Bulletproof we have three core beliefs:
WE BELIEVE GREAT IDEAS CHANGE THE WORLD...
We believe in the power of design to influence human behaviour, affect change and pierce conventions.
WE BELIEVE PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE...
That true collaborative spirit creates a compelling, infectious energy that delivers outstanding commercial results.
STAY NAÏVE
We believe naivety keeps you relentlessly curious, open to possibilities and leads to purer, more interesting and uncharted solutions.
ABOUT YOU:
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a Management Accountant, you will report to the Finance Director APAC and support the finance team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of Bulletproof’s finances. You will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of monthly management information from both revenue and expense channels. You will be an integral member of the team, utilising your strong financial knowledge, analytics, and professionalism to assist on ad-hoc projects and guide junior team members where appropriate.
Your main duties will include:
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS
- Facilitating the month end process for Singapore, Australia and China to prepare and report accurate company Pamp;L. Provide meaningful analysis, key metrics and variance commentary.
- Supervising the Finance Assistant to ensure all AP (E.g. vendors and expense claims) and AR transactions (E.g. client and inter-company billings) are processed and paid or billed and collected respectively in a timely manner.
- Ensuring efficient cost management vs budget including commentary, identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Preparing all management and statutory reports.
- Preparing month end reconciliations (balance sheet recs), including the posting of corrections to be used as audit back up files.
- Maintaining an accurate cashflow forecast on a weekly basis, flagging any changes or concerns to the Finance Director in a timely manner.
- Facilitating the creation of annual budgets for Singapore, Australia and China alongside the Finance Director.
- Liaising with the relevant stakeholders monthly to provide accurate Pamp;L re-forecasts.
- Assisting with annual audit.
- Preparing and reviewing Group reporting packs alongside the Finance Director, ensuring uniformity and accurate consolidation.
- Liaising with our NA and EMEA entities to ensure a smooth running of all inter-company transactions including Investment and WIP.
CLIENTS
- Reviewing and managing the financial elements of our project management system (Flook) on a daily basis, dealing with any team queries in a timely manner.
- Generating financial reporting using Netsuite and Flook.
- Working closely with the finance team to maintain and refine all financial processes.
- Assisting with the preparation of financial analysis with regards to the group, clients and projects.
CREATIVE
- Analysing projects to ensure rate cards and exchange rates are correct, advising where necessary.
- Finding creative ways to support the finance team in all aspects of commercial finance providing innovative solutions to problems, how to work effectively and efficiently.
- Facilitating the creation of financial information and providing analysis on how we can use the information to make a difference.
- Providing support to the Finance Director in finding creative and innovative solutions for day-to-day issues.
COMMUNICATION
- Building and maintaining strong relationships across the business, delivering services, translating financial data into meaningful information and ensuring financial information needs are met.
- Proactively engaging with the Bulletproof team and driving collaboration between business functions to deliver positive change, striving for best financial practice.
- Communicating effectively: being open and honest if facing