Job Description
Jetstar thrives on innovation. We're always looking for proactive professionals to help our business work smarter and more efficiently. You will be encouraged to think innovatively whilst developing and maintaining best practice.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Financial Control Team in the role of Senior Revenue & Systems Accountant. This role is responsible for contributing to the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant financials for all Jetstar branded airlines across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan.
Reporting to the Finance Manager Revenue Accounting & Systems, this role also acts as a Finance Business Partner and System Analyst across the Commercial Business to ensure that appropriate accounting treatments and mechanisms are in place to support the delivery of commercial revenue initiatives.
The core responsibilities of this role include:
- Provide accurate and timely monthly revenue results for all JBAs.
- Review journals and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by outsourced service provider to ensure accurate and timely month-end close
- Drive continuous improvement in everyday activities and ensure regular actioning of balance sheet reconciliation items
- Ensure results reflect commercial arrangements and comply with external reporting requirements.
- Work alongside FP&A in monitoring revenue performance across all JBAs.
- Business Partner with Commercial departments, including but not limited to Ancillary Revenue (Financial services, Car Hire, Media, Catering etc), Digital, Pricing and Revenue Management to transform business initiatives and innovative ideas into optimal and compliant revenue outcomes.
- Represent Finance at business unit project meetings and workshops, add value with insights and revenue knowledge.
- Act as the SME for Revenue Accounting System, ensuring service fees configured in accounting system fully comply with Accounting Standards.
- Plan and lead UAT, regression testing and other ad hoc testing on behalf of Revenue Accounting for key system upgrades
- As required, contribute to the accurate and timely delivery of tax and statutory requirements in Australia and wholly owned entities of the Jetstar Group
We are looking for someone who has experience, qualifications and attributes including:
- Professional accounting qualifications (CA/CPA qualified) and experience in similar roles
- Experience working with ERP systems i.e Oracle Financials, TM1 Financials)
- Strong computer-based skills (intermediate to advanced Excel, Powerpoint)
- A highly efficient and committed individual with a well-developed ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong financial and problem-solving skills with proficient commercial acumen
- Demonstrated finance systems interest and proficiency
- Team oriented with a high sense of customer satisfaction
- Strong ability to influence, cross-culturally, externally and internally and build relationships with stakeholders across multiple locations
About Jetstar
The Jetstar Group has airlines in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan. Launch in 2004, we have grown from a team of 700 to 7,600 and have flown more than 250 million passengers. Collectively we now offer more than 5000 flights a week to more than 85 destinations in 17 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region, with a fleet of more than 130 aircraft.
Our Culture
Jetstar is alive with a sense of adventure. Day in and day out, our teams search for new places to fly, new ways to add value and new ideas to improve performance. If you love the road less travelled, you’ll love working here because ours is a team who innovate every day, thrive on delivery, support each other and celebrate our successes. You’ll be supported to challenge, anticipate and explore while you work will connect people and enrich lives. We encourage diversity and aim to create an environment where our employees feel valued, respected and enabled.
Our Benefits
Team members have access to heavily discounted fares to destinations all over the world – not only for team members, but for their favourite travel companions too. Our staff travel benefit includes discounts on airfares, accommodation, car hire and travel insurance for both domestic and international travel. Discounts can be used within the Jetstar Group airlines, Qantas and other partner airlines.
Inclusion and Diversity
Jetstar is an equal opportunity employer, so by coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together.
Applications close: Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.
