Financial Accountant

ABOUT US

Qube Ports provides port solutions and logistics services with bulk and general handling facilities in over 40 Australian, New Zealand and South East Asian ports. Qube Energy/Forestry is a subsidiary of Qube Ports. Qube Ports is the leading Stevedoring, Bulk Logistics and Port Management service provider in Australia

Qube Ports manages 25 sites for the forestry industry in Australia and New Zealand and is also the leading provider of supply chain logistics services to the energy sector, supporting thousands of onshore wells and rig supply vessels, barges and offshore construction vessels annually.

We lead the market in providing purpose-designed solutions for our customers, handling containers, bulk, automotive and general cargo.

ABOUT YOU

You will be committed to safety in the workplace and be committed to 100% Chain of Responsibility compliance. We're proud of our 'Zero Harm' initiative and provide extensive on-the-job training to ensure you get home safely at the end of every day.

Qube is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage women, veterans and Indigenous peoples of all ages to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely delivery of financial reporting across a portfolio of Qube Ports operations. Your role is to ensure the information in the P&L’s is accurate by communicating with the relevant Managers and to meet the month deadlines.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare monthly P&L’s for a number of sites, ensuring cost and revenue recognition is accurately represented in the P&L’s.
• Provide financial analysis of month end results and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Respond to financial inquires by gathering and interpreting data.
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger by overseeing AP/AR processes and compliance with company policy and accounting standards.
• Build a good working relationship with the site by regular visits.
• Complete annual budget and weekly forecast for each site.
• Completion of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations pertaining to the Ports BU accounts, ensuring high quality, on time, supportable reconciliations with independent review and sign off.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and related schedules and complete annual asset stocktakes.
• Provide technical accounting advice and solutions to the Operations team.
• Collaborate with the Corporate finance team in relation to supporting financial reporting obligations, tax compliance, payroll and treasury, insurance and other team members.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Logistics and Infrastructure and Bulk finance teams to better manage intercompany transactions.
• Any other ad hoc work that is required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Circa 5+ years similar experience in a large multi divisional company
• Big 4 audit background or prior ASX listed reporting experience
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience in undertaking M&A due diligence
• Strong influencing skills
• Able to work to deadlines and manage a number of competing priorities
• Strong orientation to process improvement / change management
• Self-motivated, energetic, able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• A “can do” problem solving attitude
• Demonstrated professional work ethic with a proven ability to take on new challenges and be able to adapt to change
• Good systems and process skills and/or ability to develop those as the role requires and evolves

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of Qube’s operations
• Working knowledge of Oracle ERP/EPM/FCCS  

BE SAFE is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe working environment for our team and clients, ensuring that every operation is conducted with the highest standards of safety and care. Our focus on efficiency means we are constantly optimising our processes to deliver the best results, while our dedication to reliability ensures that our clients can count on us to meet their needs, every time.

Imagine working with a team that is committed to maximising the value of our current services while boldly diversifying into a full suite of in-house transport, and supply chain services. Our operations are data-driven and supported by cutting-edge systems and IT solutions, all managed by a high-performance team dedicated to excellence.

Why QUBE?

At Qube, we recognise that our people are our most important asset and are the engine that drives our organisation, playing a vital role in ensuring our business achieve our objectives and deliver on our commitments. We believe that attracting the right people, maximising their contribution, and rewarding performance is vital for success.

BENEFITS

• Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
• Discounted health insurance 
• Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
• Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Sonder
• Generous paid parental leave
• Access to Qube wellbeing program

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is experiencing rapid growth and continued leadership. Apply now!