Graduate Accountant

Graduate Accountant
Location: Dandenong South, VIC
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Graduate Accountant to join our Global Corporate Head Office based in Dandenong South. Working alongside our Senior Finance team, this is a varied and hands-on role where you will support financial processes and contribute to reporting across a group of companies and trusts.
Daniels is a large international business operating across Australia, USA, UK, Canada and South Africa. Our work spans manufacturing, transport, distribution and the treatment of healthcare waste. We also manage a growing investment and property portfolio, along with two major charitable foundations with over $50m invested.
Why Work for Daniels


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Global business with exposure to international operations and multiple entities


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Hands-on graduate role with real responsibility from day one


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Opportunity to work across diverse areas including healthcare, investments and property


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Work closely with an experienced and supportive finance team


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Stable, growing organisation with a strong reputation in the healthcare sector


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Purpose-driven work contributing to safer healthcare outcomes


What Daniels Can Offer You


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Structured learning and on-the-job training within a global finance team


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Support and encouragement to complete your CPA or CA


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Exposure to complex business structures including trusts, investments and multi-entity reporting


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Career progression opportunities within a growing international organisation


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A collaborative team environment where your development is a priority


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Opportunity to build strong technical and commercial accounting skills early in your career


Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting


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Prepare monthly reporting packs and associated reports for assigned entities


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Assist with actual and forecast cash flow reporting


General Ledger and Reconciliations


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Process month-end journals


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Perform balance sheet reconciliations and analysis


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Maintain fixed asset registers


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Process and reconcile intercompany transactions


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Reconcile non-operating entities on a quarterly basis


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Prepare weekly and monthly bank reconciliations (local and foreign currency)


Compliance


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Assist with preparation of BAS returns across multiple jurisdictions


Ad Hoc Support


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Prepare reports as required by management


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Support the wider finance team as needed


What We’re Looking For
Skills and Qualifications


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Degree in Accounting


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Strong Excel skills


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Good understanding of reconciliations and financial principles


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Strong analytical skills and attention to detail


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Excellent written and verbal communication skills


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Confident using Microsoft Office and finance systems


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Ability to adapt and work in a changing environment


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Strong organisational skills and ability to work in a team


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Willingness to undertake CPA or CA


Personal Attributes


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Reliable and accountable


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Curious with a desire to understand the detail behind the numbers


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Proactive and eager to learn


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Collaborative and team-oriented