Accountant / Senior Accountant

Keolis Downer is Australia’s largest private provider of multi-modal public transport. We operate and integrate all types of mobility services for more than 250 million passenger journeys each year in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Newcastle, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional South Australia. Keolis Downer operates passenger bus services in South Australia under the entities of SouthLink in the Adelaide Hills area and LinkSA in various regional areas within 100 KMs of Adelaide.

We are currently seeking an Accountant /Senior Accountant, a full-time role based at our Mt Barker office. Undertakes the technical elements of the role including EOM, BS reconciliation, reporting, forecast, budget, finance Analysis, Tax and compliance, insurance claim, overseeing AP, AR, banking and Payroll, while also contributes to cost modelling, project implementation and team managing, as the backup of other team members.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Provide financial and administrative support to the finance and management teams ensuring deadlines are adhered to

Prepare EOM journals and reports.

Reconcile accounts and prepare finance analysis.

Prepare and review weekly and monthly cash forecast.

Prepare insurance claim and reports.

Prepare BAS, payroll tax and other compliance requirements.

Prepare and assist with annual report and audit.

Oversee AP AR Payroll and banking.

Assist with team managing.

Assist with cost modelling, tender process and project implementation.

Ad hoc accounting and administration duties as required.

The successful candidate should possess:

Have the right to work in Australia

Degree qualified in accounting / commerce, completed CA/CPA (or currently undertaking)

A minimum of 3 years in a hands-on accountant role within a finance department

Have strong Excel skills with sound knowledge of GP, MicroPay or similar accounting system.

Experience with finance reporting and analysis, new project implementation and costing modelling

Previous experience in the bus services or transportation industry is highly desirable

Good knowledge in accounting, tax and payroll

Attention to detail, timeliness and adaptability

A can-do attitude and willing to learn

The ability to work autonomously as well as within a team.

Keolis Downer is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage all people to apply regardless of background, experience, identity, ability or thinking style. As a proud RAP organisation, Keolis Downer is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To learn more about our organisation, please visit our website at www.keolisdowner.com.au

Confidential telephone enquiries are welcome to Tony on 0420 842 380. If you pride yourself on your work ethic, have the skills and experience necessary and want to work with a great team, please click “apply now’