Introduction to Ecu Worldwide Australia

ECU Worldwide is a global leader in NVOCC services with 300+ offices in 187+ countries, offering LCL and FCL services across the globe. Our wide variety of value-added services and outsourcing solutions make us exceptionally competent in handling and transporting complex cargo to anywhere in the world, seamlessly.

Located at a newly renovated premises in Tullamarine, with free car parking space, ECU provides a dynamic work environment with supportive and friendly team members and great career progression in a Global company.

Position Purpose

Financial Accountant reports to the Finance Manager, assisting to oversee the Accounts department. This role will have the direct responsibility for managing company financial affairs; includes budget projection, costing analysis; financial/management reporting & Auditing. This role will start as a 6-months contract role with the potential to become permanent in future.

Duties and key responsibilities

Daily Bank Reconciliation and Process Credit card statement

Weekly GP Report and Correction

All expense booking (SG&A accruals etc)

Weekly Cashflow

Month End Preparation such as Balance sheet Reconciliation, Provision Bad Debt, Prepayment, Accrual and Payroll journal

Fixed Assets booking - Depreciation

Bad Debts Provision as per Policy

Monthly and Quarterly Report Submission as per the deadline without critical errors

Review Open Revenue and Open Estimate

Back up for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

Provide support during Budget, Audit and Other project

Other adhoc accounting tasks as directed.

Skills and Experience

Minimum 3-4 years’ work experience in Accounting in the Freight forwarding industry preferable.

Australian Citizen or Permanent Residency mandatory

Experience in Financial Accounting, Planning and Analysis essential

Degree in Accountancy and preferably pursuing CPA

Strong MS Office skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook & Accounting Software

Ability to efficiently adapt to new software systems.

High attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills & stakeholder management skills

A great attitude, proactive and self-motivated individual.

Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Pre-existing knowledge of air and sea freight shipping terms is preferred.

Ability to function independently as required.