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This role is based in Parklands and reports to the Finance Business Partner. It is a contract position at an entry level, within the accounting and finance industry.
Overall Purpose of the Role: As an Accountant at Compass, you will work within a financially focused team to understand key business drivers and support improved business performance. The role involves enhancing service levels, cost effectiveness, and adding value to commercial activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support key stakeholders (financial and non-financial) in commercial and operational decision-making, managing financial risks and opportunities.
* Provide proactive financial analysis to support business unit decisions.
* Manage financial risks and opportunities from volumetric and other contract mechanisms.
* Highlight financial risks and opportunities from balance sheet management.
Performance and Reporting:
* Prepare reports such as month-end summaries, business reviews, client reports, budgets, and cash analyses.
* Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews and escalate risks/opportunities.
* Assist in closing monthly accounts, ensuring accurate recognition of sales and costs.
* Promote working capital improvements through timely billing, debt management, and query resolution.
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and documentation for tenders and capital expenditure.
Relationship Management and Teamwork:
* Work effectively as part of a team.
* Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
* First-level professional exam qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
* Passion for finance and understanding of management accounting.
* Analytical skills with high attention to detail.
* Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
Desirable:
* Adaptability to changing environments.
* Good Excel skills.
* Experience with SAP, Cognos, Quick Sights.
Performance Standards:
* Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.
* Proactive, energetic, and organized.
* Ability to analyze information concisely and work under pressure.
Leadership Behaviors:
* Effective communication and teamwork.
* Innovative and goal-oriented.
* Focus on quality and success sharing.
* Respect for diversity and ethical conduct.
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