Projects & Systems Accountant

Melbourne

Projects & Systems Accountant

L.E.K. Consulting is a global strategy consulting firm with offices across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. We advise clients on their key strategic issues, helping them make informed decisions to solve their toughest and most critical business problems.

We employ more than 1,000 professionals worldwide across 21 offices. Our Australian operation has offices in Sydney and Melbourne with approximately 85 staff and 13 Partners.

 

The role:

Reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with our CFO you will be responsible for systems and case management accounting activities. These include:

  • Project / management accounting support through the timely and accurate billing, collections and case (project) reporting, as well as monitoring key controls to support strong case (project) financial management including recoveries and profitability analysis;
  • Act as financial systems support expert with responsibility over implementation, testing and training on ERP, time management software, HRIS software and other reporting systems;
  • Support accounting tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of payroll related transactions;
  • The position will also require various ad hoc administrative duties to be performed across the business, at the request of the Finance Manager necessary to maintain the daily business function.

 

The ideal candidate

  • Minimum 2 year experience in accounting or finance related disciplines
  • Professional services background preferable
  • Proficient in Excel and prior experience with an ERP system
  • Curiosity and interest in performance improvement and project management
  • Experience with time management software and accounts receivable expertise
  • High attention to detail and responsiveness to customer queries
  • Interest in learning new disciplines including payroll and systems implementation techniques

 

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Finance and/or Information Technology related discipline preferred.

Strong preference for and interest in pursuing a recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, CMA)

 

What we offer:

  • Attractive salary package
  • Private health insurance cover (hospital and extras)
  • Health & Wellbeing allowance
  • Salary continuance insurance
  • Profit Share
  • Dynamic high performance culture with opportunities for progression
  • A variety of social and community engagement opportunities

 

Further queries can be directed to our Recruitment Manager, Janine Clifford on (03) 9270 8326.

 

This opportunity is closed to applications.