The Role : Becoming part of Mercedes-Benz means finding your individual role and workspace to unleash your talents to the fullest. It means becoming your best self in a global automotive company striving towards sustainable luxury. Empowered by visionary colleagues who share the same pioneering spirit. Together for excellence. In this position based at our head office in Mulgrave, Victoria, you will join our high performing Accounting and Finance team and will be responsible for providing exceptional support to all functions and processes within Accounting and Finance. This role will assist the Internal Controls and Governance Manager to oversee and improve Mercedes-Benz internal controls and enhance financial governance and processes. By joining our market leading organization in the automotive sector, you will have access to discounted car leasing programs, state-of-the-art designed work place, on-site parking, exciting on the job learning, mentoring and many more. Key duties & responsibilities : Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (Australia & NZ) Support an effective Internal Controls self assessment program according to corporate requirements, compliance program and local laws and regulations in order to identify and mitigate risks Support Internal Controls management and roll-out in accordance to global guidelines Support change management initiatives in line with global standards Regular review of control design and execution and follow up on action items Facilitate ongoing training of internal controls topics to the business Governance (Australia & NZ) Assist with implementation of best practices from global Corporate Audit findings Adherence to and appropriate application of Mercedes-Benz Policies to Accounting & Finance local processes (including processes where FO are involved) Regular review of processes conducted across the local Australian team and the FO team will be required as part of the role including consideration of process efficiency and transition of local activities to FO Interpretation of guidelines as provided by FMS FC support department in HQ and appropriate follow up actions/enactment. Internal/external compliance submissions Other business management topics relevant for Finance where applicable General Finance process harmonisation and improvement (Australia & NZ) Collaborate with cross functional teams to understand requirements, develop processes, and create efficiencies Assist the Manager to improve and innovate Finance and other relevant processes Where applicable, compare and learn best practices from other markets (including FO) to harmonise and streamline Finance processes What you will need to be successful : Degree qualified with a Finance related discipline (CA/CPA preferred) with a minimum of 2 years in finance / Management Accounting/ audit/ project management/ compliance or similar area, ideally within a comparable industry. Impeccable attention to detail and strong problem solving abilities. Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Strong customer-facing and interpersonal skills. An agile mindset and analytical thought process. Why you should apply : · Join a large, global organisation dedicated to inclusivity and diversity. · Enjoy flexible working arrangements to support you in your career, work and life. · Enjoy free on-site parking, discounting car leasing and other great benefits. To express your interest in this position, please submit a Cover Letter and CV as soon as possible (or by latest COB Friday 28th November ). Our team will interview suitable applicants as they apply. Therefore, to ensure you don’t miss out apply soone r rather than later as this role may close without notice. Please note, you must have valid working rights for Australia/New Zealand to be eligible to apply for this position. At Mercedes-Benz Australia Pacific, we pride ourselves on building and maintaining an inclusive workforce because we believe that our people make the difference. In addition to providing exciting learning and career development opportunities, we prioritise our employees by offering generous benefits. This includes discounted car leasing and purchase options, on-site parking, employee assistance programs and much more. We are committed to a flexible and progressive workplace culture for everyone and are proud to be consistently recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. We are an equal opportunity employer, so by joining us, you will be part of a company that embraces differences and where individual contributions are valued. We strive to recognise our committed people through Employee Recognition and Reward programs. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, those identifying as LGBTIQA, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people to apply for this opportunity.
