Assistant Accountant - Sydney
Rural Funds Management Limited, Australia
Job Description
About the Company
RFM manages approximately $2.0 billion of agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors. RFM has a depth of experience accumulated over 25 years owning, developing and operating Australian farmland, agricultural infrastructure and other assets. Sector experience includes almonds, poultry, macadamias, cattle, cropping, viticulture and water. Assets are located throughout New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria.
RFM employs over 180 staff and seeks to maximise returns through its experienced management team including specialist fund managers, finance professionals, horticulturists, agronomists and other agricultural managers. RFM’s company culture is informed by a precision-based approach to asset management and its longstanding motto of Managing good assets with good people.
About the opportunity
RFM is looking for an Assistant Accountant with a strong focus on working precisely, and with excellent oral and written communication skills. You will be based from our inner-city Sydney office, provide support to qualified Accountants, and be mentored by our highly experienced Finance team.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Posting journals and performing reconciliations for RFM consolidated entities
- Reconciliation of accounts
- Responding to queries from various stakeholders
- Liaising with operational staff regarding accounting related matters
- Liaising with the Trustee regarding fund transfers
- Providing assistance in the preparation of monthly reports and analysis of financial results
- Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets
- Ongoing support and review for the statutory accounts and taxation function
- Providing support to the bookkeepers as required
Requirements
You will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting
- Commenced CA/CPA qualifications (desirable) or be willing to commence
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (Australian Accounting Standards)
- A high level of expertise with MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel
- The ability to work within strict timelines to meet financial reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- A minimum of two years’ experience as an Graduate, Assistant Accountant or Finance Officer, would be preferred
- A proactive and enthusiastic approach to your work
Benefits
On offer for the successful candidate is a competitive salary dependant on experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in the company’s group salary continuance plan, group life insurance plan and annual bonus scheme.
To apply, forward a covering letter addressing the above criteria and resume by 15 January 2023 via our website. Candidates may be evaluated prior to the closing date for this position.
At RFM we value inclusion and encourage applicants from different backgrounds to apply. A great place to work with good people, striving for precision and excellence in everything we do.