Our purpose
Here at Datacom, we connect people and technology in order to solve challenges, create opportunities, and discover new possibilities for the communities we live in
The Nitty Gritty
Datacom is Australasia's largest homegrown technology services business of over 6500 people, from humble beginnings as a small family business, we have enjoyed healthy, organic, and sustainable growth to become a large multinational, that proudly holds on to our ‘small family business feel.
We have extensive expertise in operating data centers, providing IT services, software engineering, and application management, as well as payroll and customer service design and operations. With this comes a long list of significant clients Datacom is committed to hiring, developing, and promoting the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are local at heart, yet world-class in capability
At the center of our vision and values are people: our people. We are guided by what is best for our staff, our customers, and our communities.
Growing to dominate the New Zealand government and corporate IT market, we expanded into the Philippines, Malaysia, and Australia in the mid-90s and have been growing in those regions ever since.
Do you have what it takes to help us grow? This is your chance to be part of something new, getting on from the ‘ground floor’ and benefiting from all the up-side of a ‘start-up’ initiative with the security of a large multinational (and yet none of the down-side).
ole Overview and Objectives
The accountant will monitor, prepare, and maintain financial information, and reporting in accordance with best practice. The accountant is responsible for supporting senior accountants and members of the shared service team with accounting duties including monitoring transactions, resolving queries, and assisting with analysis.
Role Responsibilities
The Assistant Accountant is responsible for (but not limited to):
- Record-2-Report activities
- Assisting in the generation of general ledger transactions and subsequent related adjustments.
- Supporting monthly activities including balance sheet reconciliations.
- Supporting the preparation of financial analysis and reports from a profit and loss and balance sheet perspective.
- Supporting the analysis and review of financial information of discrepancies and variances.
- Contributing ideas towards the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures including initiating any actions to reduce write offs and improve efficiencies.
- Assisting audit preparations and year end activities through provision of information.
- Supporting the preparation of accounting records and financial reports as per Datacom standards.
- Ensuring all accounting tasks are completed within the set timeframe and any issues addressed as they arise.
- Performing other accounting duties and supporting the broader team as required or assigned.
- Supporting in the design and implementation of effective and appropriate financial controls.
Knowledge
- Detailed knowledge of general accounting systems, processes, and practices.
- Strong technical accounting ability.
- Working knowledge of Oracle or a similar-sized ERP system.
Experience
- 1-3 years of general accounting or audit Experience.
- Experience influencing stakeholders through challenging situations.
- Previous involvement in the implementation of a new accounting system or management and evolution of an existing system.
- Experience working either within Datacom or for a similar-sized organization.
Skills
- Expertise in MS Excel and the ability to create models and reports using Pivot Table is a MUST
- Background with Month-to-Month Analytics and Accruals
- Background with Fixed Assets
- Background in making sure that accounting entry are accurate.
- Ability to deliver accurate and timely financial outputs.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with people at any level in the organization.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Passion for process improvement and Simplification
- Strong system skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
- applications and enterprise resource planning software (ERP).
- Performance-orientated and Responsive.
- Natural ability to lead and inspire people.
We have a Hybrid Work setup (Once a week), and flexible work schedule and we promote Work-Life balance an APAC focus means no graveyard shifts!
We also provide exciting perks such as Spotter Bonus, HMO with Free Dependent, Leave credits, Performance bonuses, and a work-life balance environment
