Accounting Support Representative (Assistant Accountant) – International Finance and Accounting

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path toward becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits and privileges like space-available travel, United is truly a unique workplace. Are you ready to travel the world?

We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.

Job Overview

Assist with all accounting, finance, and administration functions related to assigned countries including payroll, tax and financial reporting while adhering to local compliance.

Responsible for occasional accounting projects and analyses. This position typically works under general supervision and direction.

• Perform daily accounting, finance, and administration functions (AR, AP, cargo, payroll, reconciliation, budgeting, government surveys, treasury/cash forecasting, tax/VAT reporting and compliance, corporate compliance, internal controls, facility management) in country.
• Assist with month-end accounting, including preparing journal entries and producing ad hoc reports as required.
• Assist with the preparation of GST return, Fringe Benefit Tax & other indirect tax
• Coordinate/oversee processing of internal and external customer requests and enquires.
• Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, local compliance, and support internal audit & external audit requests.
• Financial administration tasks and ad hoc duties as required.

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

Required

• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• 2+ years experience, however, we encourage Graduate accountants and junior accountants to apply
• Strong understanding of an end-to-end accounts payable process
• Knowledge and application of IFRS accounting standards and principles
• Knowledge of Australian & New Zealand GST and Fringe Benefit Tax compliance
• Proficient in large ERP accounting systems, preferably Oracle
• Computer literate skills including intermediate Excel skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to form and maintain productive relationships at all levels of the business
• Excellent accuracy and high attention to details at all times
• Pro-active, self-motivated and ability to use initiatives
• Must be legally authorized to work in Australia for any employer without sponsorship
• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Preferred

• Progressing through CA / CPA or equivalent post graduate studies
• Experience of preparing bank reconciliations and accounts reconciliations.
• Experience assisting with month end accounting close processes.