Management Accountant

Company DescriptionAt Newhaul, we pride ourselves on being a leading logistics company committed to excellence, innovation and sustainable practices. We transport iron ore from the Mid-West region to our Geraldton Port facility, ensuring efficiency and reliability every step of the way. Our success is driven by our dedicated team who embody our core values of team thinking, simplicity, making a difference, and transparency. Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a detail-oriented Management Accountant to oversee financial processes—including invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, and general accounting—ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulations, and contributing to financial analysis that supports strategic decision-making.

Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesTake ownership for the assigned business unit accounting function, including timely closure of the month end accounts and ensuring accuracy & completeness of financial information by relevant reporting datesMaintaining the general ledger and reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Working with Accounts Payable and Payroll to ensure all relevant deadlines have been met for accounting requirementsRecord journal entries and adjustments as necessary as part of the end of month process, ensuring relevant accounting policies are followedPreparation of monthly income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for review by the Finance ManagerPreparation of monthly management report with appropriate commentary, ensuring completion prior to reporting deadlines. Manage the expense claim and credit card review process to ensure appropriate controls are in place, and relevant purchasing policies have been adhered to.

Suggest recommendations to processes that will help facilitate continuous business improvement, both within the finance team and other areas of the businessEnsure Accounts Receivable is managed to assist in managing cash flowPrepare, review, and analyse monthly results across various projects and reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness. Establish monthly meetings with business unit teams to discuss business unit results against budget, any changes to the business unit and suggesting any areas for improvement based on financial dataPresent financial information and analysis in a clear and concise manner to facilitate decision-making.

Collaborate with operational teams to drive financial discipline and process improvement. Assist in compliance with government requirements for various taxes and levies, such as Income Tax, BAS, PAYG, FBT, and Payroll Tax, including liaising with advisorsAssist in ensuring relevant accounting controls are appropriate, up to date and are being followed across the business and make any appropriate recommendations where requiredAssist and support audit activities, including liaison with auditors and tax effect accountingParticipate in cross-functional projects to broaden expertise beyond finance (i. e. being the SME in MEX / Definitiv / Xero). Identify opportunities to automate routine tasks, enhancing efficiency.

Assist and where applicable champion adhoc projectsLiaise with other teams and assist with providing financial data to ensuring relevancy and accuracy of financial data used in non-finance reportingBe the Finance champion for Purchasing / Inventory Management systems (MEX). Drive continuous improvement, identify efficiencies and ensure accuracy of data. Skills & BehavioursPrioritise workload effectively to handle multiple responsibilities, demonstrating the ability to be structured & organised and meet deadlinesInitiative to take ownership of responsibilities & resolving issues. Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in all financial calculations, ensuring accuracy in every aspect.

Initiative to understand and challenge why and how tasks are performed and their impact on the business rather than just performing tasks. Initiative to take ownership of responsibilities & resolving issues. Foster collaborative relationships with colleagues from different departments to gain a holistic understanding of the business. Be able to work in a fast paced, varying responsibility role where multitasking and prioritising tasks is extremely important. Embrace a proactive approach to continuous learning and acquiring new skills as business needs evolve.

Maintain confidentiality and understand appropriate contexts for discussing finance and payroll information with others in the team and businessDemonstrate advanced MS Office skills, with a particular emphasis on ExcelDisplay qualities of accountability and responsibility by taking on additional responsibilities and mentoring junior team members. Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills for reports, presentations, and collaborative discussions. QualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. CPA / CA qualification is desirable. Minimum 5 years in similar roleHighly proficient in financial systems and excel. Experience with Xero accounting software is an advantage.

Experience working with various stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes to a range of stakeholders (including Managers and Executives). Additional InformationAlong with being part of a supportive and professional team that values your contributions, you'll also enjoy the following benefits: Prime location: Work in a brand-new, modern building in the heart of the Perth CBD, with easy access to public transport, cafes, and local amenities. State-of-the-art facilities: Enjoy on-site access to a gym, swimming pool, and top-notch end-of-trip facilities, including bike storage, showers, and lockers. Competitive salary:

Receive a competitive salary that reflects your experience and the value you bring to the team. Exciting growth: Be part of a company on an exciting expansion trajectory. Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume.