Assistant Accountant

We are a Global Business leading the market with Australian made and owned dental restorative products, teeth whitening and small equipment. Founded in 1972, SDI products are now distributed in over 100 countries throughout the world. Our global head office and manufacturing plant is located in Melbourne with overseas branch offices and warehousing in the USA, Brazil and Germany.

The Assistant Accountant is responsible for:

• Primarily responsible for assisting month-end process working closely with the Finance Team
• Contributing towards SDI Strategic Priorities.
• Conducting work in a safe manner, adhering to quality compliance requirements and demonstrating a strong commitment to SDI's values of passion, accountability, respect, teamwork, and innovation.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assists with processing credit cards transactions and employee expense claims in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Assists in processing stock adjustments and stock transfers for all entities, including responding to stock adjustment/transfer queries
• Supports petty cash disbursement in multiples currencies
• Assists in customer collections and payment allocations
• Supports scheduled stocktakes, cycle counts and inventory controls
• Provides back up support for Accounts Payable functions
• Assists in month-end accounting processes, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and end of month reports
• Supports the review, reconciliation, and clearing of GR/IR balances
• Assists with resolving accounting and transactional issues
• Provides back-up support in preparing the daily Cash Position Report
• Assists with audit queries and information requests from auditors/other internal and external stakeholders
• Assists with providing information and supporting documentation for insurance claims and renewals
• Acts as switchboard relief (when required)
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders as required
• Assists other ad hoc financial responsibilities and general administrative tasks as required

Key Relationships (internal and external)

• All Department Managers
• Overseas Sales & Finance teams
• Purchasing and Warehouse teams
• External Auditors/consultants
• Insurance Brokers
• The position is located at Bayswater
• Working hours: 38-hour week paid monthly
• Working towards CA/CPA
• Tertiary qualified in accounting or relevant discipline
• Natural process improver and thrive on effecting change within a business
• Experience with computer software accounting packages, including Microsoft Office, SAP (or similar ERP system) is beneficial
• Good understanding of accounting concepts

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

• Working knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Aware of SDI's current Quality policy and objectives
• Advanced level in Microsoft Office suite of products in particular Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Knowledge and Skills

• Aware of SDI's current Quality policy and objectives

Personal Qualities

• Strong numeracy skills and understanding of accounting concepts
• Strong organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks for optimum productivity a
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred

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