Bilingual Chinese-English Accounting and Administration Officer The Career Meister location Melbourne. $31.20 per hour.

About this position our client is one of the largest trading/investment houses and has leading market shares in cereal and paper pulp trading as well as a strong electrical and industrial plant business. In Melbourne, they derive their revenue from investments in joint venture aluminium smelting operations as well as selling aluminium. The company is administered by their head office in Melbourne.

This position is responsible for variety of administration duties (reception, mail collection, fire warden, tea & coffee serving to guests and other administration duties), shipping documentation, accounts payable/receivable, EFT payments, bank reconciliation, month end journals, month end reporting, monthly BAS, payroll, superannuation, and other ad hoc accounting work.

The hourly rate is $31.20 (including 25% Casual loading) plus Super. If you are someone with basic accounting/bookkeeping skills with good communication and interpersonal skills, and would like to build up some office working experience at the one of top trading/investment houses based in Melbourne City – this position is for you.

Bookkeeping & Journal entry (MYOB & Excel). Generate monthly Management Report (Balance Sheet / Profit and Loss) (MYOB & Excel) incorporating all business transactions including but not limited to areas in Purchase/Sales/Bank/ Asset/Inventory /Hedging.

Generate monthly BAS (GST) Report. Generate quarterly PAYG (Income Statement) Report. Job sharing and assisting other accounting stuff. Prepare payments (cheques/TT) and Banking. To provide administrative support to ensure smooth operation of businesses, including checking/forwarding shipping documents, invoicing, data input and filing.

Assist the manager and team members on various duties. General office administration (Filing/Answering doors and telephones/Mailing/Office equipment maintenance/Photocopying and scanning/Attending to visitors, etc.).

A little about you prior MYOB or similar accounting system experience (preferred). High level of computer literacy (MS Office) skills is essential. Ideally minimum 1 to 2 year accounting experience. Excellent communication - both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Strong language skills required in both English and Chinese (and Japanese - bonus). Strong numerical ability and attention to detail is essential. Skills to manage a multi-task workload, meet priorities and varying demands. Tertiary qualification, in relevant discipline.

Have an interest in new things and have a desire to grow without deciding on their own range of work. Quick learner with an interest in further developing their skills/experience. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change. Concept of strategic thinking Experience.

Experience working with a Japanese or global organisation would be beneficial, but is not required. Professional approach toward work and interactions with others. Ability to liaise with both external and internal contacts. Comfortable working in a small team, and working with colleagues in interstate offices. Candidates must have the right to work in Australia.

A supportive environment that promotes Accounting professional development. A competitive hourly rate. Casual employment with Immediate start. Modern office environment in Melbourne CBD. If you believe you are the best fit for the role, please make sure you click Apply for this job and submit your application today.

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