Accountant

Location: Cannington, WA

Salary: $60,001 - $80,000

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

• Formulate, implement, and maintain financial, accounting, and budgetary control policies to maintain governance standards across business operations.
• Prepare and present statutory financial statements, management accounts, and financial reports in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB/IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, scenario planning, and risk assessments to evaluate capital expenditure, expansion projects, and commercial initiatives.
• Oversee cash flow management, treasury functions, working capital optimization, and banking operations to ensure liquidity and financial stability.
• Analyse operational performance, monitoring cost structures to identify margin enhancement and cost-efficiency opportunities across high-volume operations.
• Establish, monitor, and audit internal control frameworks to safeguard business assets, optimize inventory governance, and minimize financial leakage.
• Direct tax compliance and reporting obligations, ensuring complete adherence to statutory requirements including BAS, GST, FBT, and payroll tax legislation.
• Evaluate, upgrade, and manage accounting systems, POS integrations, and automated financial processes to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Support internal and external audit processes, providing verification, compliance assurance, and resolution of complex accounting discrepancies.
• Provide executive-level financial intelligence and strategic guidance to senior management to drive profitability and long-term business growth.

About You

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Bachelor of Commerce preferred)
• Minimum 2 years experience in an accounting role
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and a proactive, team-oriented approach
• Strong computer skills, including intermediate Excel and proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively with others
• Located in Perth, Western Australia
• Mandarin language skills are desirable