Assistant Accountant

ID: 585777

Location:
Melbourne, AU

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Assistant Accountant

Kia ora, Talofa, Halo, Ola, Gutpela dei, Mālō e lelei – Rise in Motion!

Join our diverse Oceania team in Australia and grow your career with us!

We are CMA CGM, the business that moves in excess of 22 million containers of cargo every year from over 400 different seaports. Backed by a diverse portfolio of brands and subsidiaries, the CMA CGM Group is the third largest container shipping Group in the world, making us well equipped to move cargo from door-to-door, on a global scale.

ANL is a long-standing brand within the CMA CGM Group with a vision for the future. Headquartered in Melbourne, ANL Container Line offers shipping services to all major Oceania destinations, with extensive coverage throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the West Coast of America, South Asia, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands.

Our mission is to lead sustainable change within the maritime industry. As we embark on this large-scale transformation journey, we are calling for our team members to be both bold and imaginative to achieve the needs of our business. We are growing and changing the way we serve our customers. If you are willing to roll your sleeves up and contribute to this journey, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role:
Reporting to: Finance Control and Tax Manager

Employment Type: 12-Month Full-Time Fixed Term Contract

Work Location: South Wharf, Melbourne

The Assistant Accountant supports the Financial Control and Tax Manager in delivering accurate financial reporting and accounting activities across ANL Container Line and ANL Singapore (Back Office). The role is responsible for assisting with month-end reporting, overhead accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset and lease accounting, budgeting, statutory reporting, and providing financial analysis to support business and compliance requirements.

The role and responsibilities will include:
Assist with month-end financial reporting, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, payroll accounting, regional office administration costs, and OneStream reporting.

Support overhead accounting by preparing cost centre allocations, analysing budget variances, coding invoices, and assisting with annual overhead budget preparation and reporting.

Maintain fixed asset registers and IFRS 16 lease schedules, coordinate fixed asset stocktakes, and ensure accurate asset and lease accounting records.

Prepare statutory reports, management reports, cost analysis, surveys, and other ad hoc financial reports to support business operations and compliance requirements.

Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, quality management procedures, and Work Health & Safety (WHS) requirements while providing support to the wider Finance team as needed.

To be successful in this role, you will need:
Degree in Accounting or Commerce, with progress towards CPA/CA or another professional accounting qualification viewed favourably.

Advanced Excel skills with strong proficiency in accounting systems and reporting tools, such as SAP HANA, Cognos, BI, and OneStream.

Strong understanding of accounting principles, business fundamentals, and excellent numerical and analytical skills.

Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Collaborative team player with strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business, and shipping industry experience considered an advantage.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must have full working rights to cover the entire length of the contract.

We welcome applications from New Zealand citizens who are interested in relocating to Melbourne, Australia, for this opportunity. We are building our team locally in Australia and are looking for people who want to grow with us; applications from overseas candidates expecting remote work will not be considered.

Kia ora, Talofa, Halo – we welcome all local talent ready to join our diverse Oceania team!

Additional Information

We do not accept unsolicited approaches or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Only direct applications will be considered.

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