Accountant

Optalert is a Melbourne-based company that develops drowsiness, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and neurology screening technology. We are seeking a full-time Accountant to complete professional accounting, financial reporting, compliance and financial analysis activities for the company.

The role’s principal focus is the preparation, analysis and review of financial information, including the monthly management accounts, budgets, cash-flow forecasts and year-end and audit schedules, together with some transactional accounting appropriate to a business of our size. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and with Optalert’s external accountants, tax advisers and auditors.

Reporting Structure: The Accountant reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Team Management: Not applicable.

Responsibilities:

● Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, fixed asset register and accounting records.

● Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and balance-sheet reconciliations, and perform the month-end close.

● Prepare monthly profit and loss, balance-sheet and cash-flow reports, and monthly management accounts for review by the CEO.

● Analyse financial results, investigate significant variances and provide explanations to management.

● Prepare financial information and supporting commentary for management and Board reporting.

● Prepare the annual budget in consultation with the CEO and relevant managers, maintain budget-versus-actual reporting and prepare cash-flow forecasts.

● Analyse costs, revenue and expenditure trends and provide relevant information to management.

● Prepare BAS/GST, PAYG, FBT and payroll-tax information and reconciliations, and supporting schedules for external tax advisers.

● Prepare year-end reconciliations, audit workpapers and supporting schedules, and respond to routine audit queries.

● Maintain the company’s financial controls and accounting procedures, and identify control weaknesses and opportunities for process improvement.

● Monitor the company’s cash position, receivables, payables and material liabilities.

● Review and, where required, process accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and superannuation transactions.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

● A bachelor degree or higher qualification in Accounting, or a closely related discipline with a major in accounting.

● At least 12 months of recent full-time (or equivalent) experience in an accounting role.

● Working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, GST, FBT, PAYG withholding and payroll tax requirements.

● Experience in month-end reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and variance analysis.

● Knowledge of the Wiise accounting system.

● Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

● Strong analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

● The ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

● High standards of professional integrity and confidentiality

● Fluency in Portuguese or Spanish as a second language would be regarded as a positive, though not an essential requirement.

How to Apply:

All applicants must include a cover letter explaining how they meet the above requirements and why they are suitable for the role. All applicants must also submit examples of recent relevant work experience and/or evidence of qualifications or studies, together with a resume.

Applications without these documents and information will not be considered.