Assistant Accountant - Systems Migration

About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team and play a key role in a major system implementation project. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformation initiative that will enhance financial reporting and operational efficiency across the organization.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager and project team to ensure a seamless transition from the legacy system to the new upgradeed ERP platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Chart of Accounts (COA) Mapping: Align legacy COA with the new ERP structure to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Data Migration & Validation: Prepare, cleanse, and migrate financial data; perform reconciliations to confirm accuracy.
• Report Design & Specification: Collaborate with stakeholders to design and document financial and management reports.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Support user acceptance testing (UAT), identify issues, and assist with resolution.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with finance and IT teams to ensure project milestones are met.

 
Skills & Experience

• Solid experience with major finance systems (ERP platforms preferably SAP)
• CPA Qualified required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data cleansing techniques.
• State Government background in ERP Project or Digital Transformation,
• Strong reconciliation skills to ensure data integrity during migration.
• Familiarity with report design and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in testing processes, including UAT and troubleshooting.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

If you are interested in this role, please apply now or contact Andrew.murphy@Chandlermacleod.com


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.