Assistant Accountant

Our Purpose

Here at Datacom, we connect people and technology to solve challenges, create opportunities and discover new possibilities for the communities we live in whilst embodying a culture of trust and respect for employees and customers alike.

Datacom is ones of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. As an ANZ company, we have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us.

At Datacom you'll be recognised and valued for your contributions. We're growing year on year and can provide stability, career opportunity and a collegial, agile, flat‑structured environment that empowers people and promotes autonomy. We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill‑out spaces, flexi‑hours and professional development courses to name a few. We operate at the leading edge of technology to help ANZ’s largest enterprise organizations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities.

The Assistant Accountant responsibilities include Financial Control & Accounting processes, reporting, analysis and documentation across the assigned Record‑2‑Report processes. The Assistant Accountant will ensure responsibilities and reported results are completed accurately and in a timely manner, comply with financial controls, accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and operational cadence.

The Assistant Accountant is responsible for (but not limited to):

• Ensuring assigned financial control & accounting processes, reporting, analysis and documentation across “record‑to‑report activities are met in a timely and accurate manner; and ensure adherence with generally accepted accounting practices, financial controls, and related internal finance policies.
• Performing month‑end close activities, generating and maintaining general ledgers and any adjustments, P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliations and resolving queries & variances.
• Ensuring all financial control & accounting tasks are completed within the set timeframe and any issues addressed as they arise.
• Assisting with annual audit preparations.
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies and issues of non‑compliance.
• Preparation and review of financial documents, reports and information including conducting any analyses’ and resolving any variances
• Collaborating across Finance in financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Supporting the preparation of financial accounting records and reporting in line with generally accepted accounting principles, accounting standards and Datacom policies & standards.
• Support in ensuring that financial & operational controls and reporting standards are appropriately embedded into relevant finance processes.
• Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Support driving operational efficiencies through continuous process improvements and identifying system improvement opportunities.
• Support addressing complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in‑depth knowledge of the business.
• Mentoring and coaching Team members, where applicable
• Assist in ensuring governance and risk management strategies comply with applicable legislation, government policy, relevant standards, contract obligations and the strategic priorities of Datacom.

• Solid knowledge and experience in Finance/Accounting, including GAAP & IFRS
• Knowledge of financial management practices, with a clear understanding of the relationship between costs, utilisation, and project revenue.
• Solid knowledge of Record‑2‑Report processes
• Ability to grasp the big picture.
• Strong business acumen.
• Broad understanding of the business and technology strategies in which the organisation operates.

• 5+ years of broad experience in a corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing…