Assistant Accountant - Kathmandu

• We are BCorp certified- Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do
• Great benefits including paid parental leave and generous staff discounts
• Career opportunities throughout Australia & New Zealand

About Kathmandu...
Kathmandu is a leading global outdoor lifestyle brand whose journey began in Aotearoa New Zealand over thirty years ago, born out of the passion for the outdoors. We’re on a mission to improve the wellbeing of the world by getting more people outdoors, because nature has a positive transformative effect on us all. It makes us more happy, open, free and fun. And that’s why we’re all about creating the best sustainably made outdoor gear - to get people to experience nature’s benefits more often.

We've been out there for over 30 years living our best lives. Now you can too. Join us on our mission to improve the wellbeing of the world through the great outdoors.

A little bit about the role:
The position’s primary purpose is to complete a wide range of accounting and reporting tasks for the Kathmandu Brand and provide a challenging and rewarding environment for growth and development.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Assisting with month end accounting processes across the Kathmandu brand
• Assisting and preparing month end inventory reconciliations
• Reviewing monthly stock costing movements
• Preparing month end fixed asset accounting and reconciliations
• Preparing other balance sheet reconciliations as needed
• Monthly rental payments are made accurately and on time
• Rent related accounting is performed and accounts are reconciled
• Preparing GST returns
• Working alongside the Finance Manager and Financial Accountant to ensure all HY and YE Audit and Reporting deadlines are met, and no audit adjustments are raised
• Helping with any other project work and Finance team tasks as required

This is what you'll need:

• Tertiary Accounting qualification
• Chartered Accountant or progress towards qualification also preferred
• 1-2+ years accounting experience
• Proficient in excel

Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• High level of attention to detail with high standard of numerical and written accuracy
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks accordingly
• Ability to be able to identify issues and work through problems
• High standards of integrity and confidentiality
• Strong communication skills and willingness to support teams outside of Finance

Ready to join us?
Kathmandu is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Submit your CV here and join us.