At Aveo, we currently have an opportunity for a Group Assistant Accountant to join us for a fixed term full time contract role until December 2021.

Reporting directly to the Senior Group Financial Accountant, you'll provide day-to-day support to the Group Finance team with regards to transaction processing, financial analysis and audit preparation. 

 Key focus areas of the role include:

• Support the Senior Group Financial Accountant in delivering excellent IFRS compliant financial reporting on an annual and half-yearly basis
• Assisting with preparation of the annual / half-yearly supporting documentation and calculations that support the financial reports.
• Review of the divisional quarterly balance sheet reconciliations for unusual items and understanding the reason for these and resolving any issues directly with the divisional finance managers.
• Preparation of the monthly reporting templates
• Coding and review of all Corporate invoices and act as key point of contact for Corporate Cost Centre Managers to assist in coding/payment queries.
• Preparation of Corporate prompt payment requests.
• Assist the Non-Retirement division in the settlement processes and coding of invoices.
• Assist Corporate Management Accountant and Corporate Finance Manager in year-end audit reporting queries and ad-hoc / monthly reporting

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Sound knowledge of AIFRS. US GAAP knowledge would be beneficial, but not required.
• Experience of preparing complex consolidated financial statements and reporting packs, ideally in the property investment / development sector.
• Experience in transactional support to finance teams, including invoice processing, preparation of reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Willingness to assist other areas from time to time as appropriate.
• The ability to persuade, convince, influence or impress others in relation to a specific agenda while at the same time building lasting relationships and networks
• The ability to demonstrate a practical commitment to exceeding customer expectations through anticipating and understanding their needs - internal and external focus
• Advanced computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications
• Takes ownership of the interests of the business and demonstrates a commitment to achieving personal, team and business area objectives
• Outstanding positive and engaging interpersonal skills with an emphasis on being a team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the confidence to professionally present to relevant audiences and stakeholders
• Professional Accounting Qualification (CPA/CA) - preferred

About Aveo

Aveo's vision is to be Australia's leading and most innovative seniors living provider.  Our mission is to honour and serve our residents through Kindness, Care and Respect. Kindness, Care and Respect are our corporate values.

Aveo is a leading and trusted owner, operator and manager of retirement communities across Australia. Aveo's philosophy is underpinned by a commitment to grow with older Australians by inspiring greater living choices. We currently and proudly do so for 13,000 residents in 94 retirement communities across Australia.

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