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James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty. 
  
With a diverse workforce across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of “Zero Harm” and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement. 
 
The Opportunity 
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Financial Accountant to join James Hardie on a 13-month contract.

Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager, this role will provide financial accounting support & services to effectively meet the business growth strategy through improving the overall performance of our accounting systems, processes, and outputs.
  
What you’ll do 

• Completion of the month end process for ANZ entities
• Completion of Head office (USA) reporting
• Completion of SOX control tasks
• On time completion of balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining integrity of the General Ledger
• Fixed assets management (SAP Project System, CAPEX project maintenance, capitalisations, disposals, queries and reports)
• Preparing annual statutory accounts
• Involvement in both internal & external audit process
• Ensure company policies and SOX controls are maintained
• Perform high level analysis on profit and loss and identify areas of improvement
• Develop in-depth understanding of results and provide input and analysis of monthly reporting packs and meetings
• Assist in the preparation of technical position papers with respect to accounting standards
• Continuously identify process improvement opportunities

What you’ll bring 

• Qualified Accountant with minimum 3+ years’ post qualification experience
• Previous experience in the Big Four is strongly desirable
• Strong technical knowledge including IFRS, USGAAP and exposure to consolidation accounting is preferable
• SAP knowledge and experience
• Intermediate to advance Excel skills (Lookups, Pivot Table)
• Ability to analyse and solve complex problems
• Driven, people person with leadership qualities

Working @ James Hardie 

• Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer 
• Bonus scheme for all eligible employees 
• Product discounts 
• Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the primary carer (including super) & two weeks for secondary carer 
• 2 Volunteer days per year 
• Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program 
• Online shopping discounts 
• International & domestic development and progression opportunities 
• Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University 
• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members 

Proudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years. 
 
It’s Possible™ with James Hardie 

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