Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

At Penguin Random House Australia, we strive to be the best home for our authors and people, the most service-oriented partner for our customers, and to put readers at the centre of everything we do. We have an exciting opportunity available for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team based at our Penguin Random House Distribution Centre in Scoresby VIC*.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the processing and production of accurate and timely accounting information in accordance with regulatory requirements, AGAAP and IFRS accounting standards, company policies, procedures and organisational requirements.

Key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Assist in completion of all month end processes and tasks in accordance with the month end checklist and reporting timeframes
• Maintain the integrity of the balance sheet through tasks including completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner
• Assist in completion of all budgeting and forecasting tasks in accordance with reporting timeframes
• Assist in author royalty payments processing and accurate recording of rights income
• Prepare monthly invoices and other charges for third party clients accurately calculated and in accordance with each relevant contracts and responding to queries
• Maintain fixed asset register by ensuring all property, plant and equipment transactions are recorded accurately and on a timely basis in the subsidiary fixed asset register and general ledger

You will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and be CPA/CA qualified or near completion
• 5+ year’s relevant experience in accounting/finance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A team oriented and customer service focus
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Complex problem-solving skills
• Understanding of finance ERP systems and G/L module integration
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to the success of Penguin Random House, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.

*Relocating to Dandenong South in 2025

Penguin Random House is the world’s largest trade book publisher, boasting an impressive list of authors from cherished favourites to future classics across many genres and platforms. In Australia and New Zealand, we are proud to work with the most talented writers, thinkers and achievers and publish a diverse range of local and international voices. We are the leading publisher distributing books across Australia and New Zealand, focusing on speed and reliability to reach our customers and bring the very best books to readers everywhere. Our 400+ creative and passionate people from various backgrounds and experiences work together to uphold our reputation for excellence and clear commitment to service throughout the entire publishing process, and help us to achieve exceptional results. More information can be found at https://www.penguin.com.au/ and https://www.penguin.co.nz/.

Penguin Random House is committed to providing a workplace and culture that values diversity and inclusion across all levels of the business. We recognise and acknowledge the contribution of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes, however is not limited to, differences in gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and family status.

Company: Penguin Random House Australia Pty Ltd 

Country: Australia 

State/Region: Victoria 

City: Scoresby 

Postal Code: 3179 

Job ID: 274909