Analyst Marketing

The Opportunity – Permanent, Full Time Position

The position of Analyst Marketing will be responsible for conducting and supporting the period end close process including preparation of statutory accounts in a timely manner and in accordance with Group and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). You will also provide accounting advice for Marketing and maintain integrity of the general ledger.

Reporting to the Team Lead Marketing , key role accountabilities include:

Accounting

• Ensure high quality analysis and accurate reporting of the Group’s financial results
• Coordinate and perform the period end close process
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of Revenue accounting
• Undertake inventory cost accounting
• Provide support and expertise in critical/material financial accounting areas
• Prepare reconciliations of relevant general ledger accounts to ensure transactions are recorded accurately
• Undertake cash forecasting and analysis
• Ongoing review of general ledgers to ensure transactions are recorded accurately
• Interact and provide data to internal and external auditors as necessary
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives
• Other tasks as directed by management

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Provides support to management in the preparation of revenue & operating budgets and forecasts
• Prepares the load of budget and forecast financial and non-financial data into the South32 Planning System

Governance

• Ensure compliance with the relevant International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and South32 control framework
• Participates as required in the annual Balance Sheet review process

Reporting

• Consolidation and preparation of briefing papers and other internal/external management reporting requirements for half year and year end reporting requirements (Quarterly Production Report, Results Announcement, Operations Finance Review, etc.)
• Prepares and posts accruals and journals to facilitate reporting 
• Supports the preparation of the corporate income tax return and Estimated Chargeable Income computations
• Prepares statistical returns / surveys
• Prepares financial update and provides input for board meeting
• Provides day to day support for Supply Chain Specialists

About You

You will be required to have the following: 

• Proficient in the use of SAP, BI and Cognos (preferable)
• Understanding of financial accounting concepts & processes
• Sound understanding of finance processes and deliverables in a corporate / commercial environment
• Sound time management – able to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Problem solving – uses logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions
• Interacts positively with others and engages in a broad range of positive interpersonal interactions
• Analytical and accurate, with an inquisitive mindset to critically evaluate information and numbers
• Experience in accounting/risk/finance/audit or related field is desirable
• Experience within resources is an advantage
• Experience with SAP applications (preferable)
• Fluent English, both verbal and written

Qualifications

• CA/CPA professional qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in risk/finance/accounting/commerce/business or related discipline

Our benefits 

• Competitive Salary
• Incentive bonus
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• Education and career development

 
Location

This role will be based at our office in the heart of the Perth CBD. We understand and value the benefits flexibility brings and operate a hybrid work model (in the office and from home)

Our culture 

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Applications close 17th November 2022