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As an Accountant in the forest and wood products sector, you could work in a wide range of roles in one of Australia's most dynamic and sustainable industries.

Depending on your employer, you could also gain exposure to import and export procedures.

Role

Roles vary, both by position within larger organisations and by area of operation - production, manufacturing, policy or sales.

Roles vary, both by position within larger organisations and by area of operation - production, manufacturing, policy or sales.

Responsibilities

The accountant will be responsible for the financial management of the organisation including revenue and expense management as well as investment management.

Some of your responsibilities may include:

• Managing budgets and financial forecasts


• Strategic planning


• Managing financial systems


• Providing reports to assist in decision-making


• Preparing reports on financial position of the organisation


• Calculating depreciation


• Managing financial operations and payments


• Financial risk management


• Taxation and planning


• Sustainable resource management.

Ideal Attributes

You'll have good numeracy and literacy, like working with people, enjoy attention to detail and being well organised.

Qualifications

A BA or equivalent with accounting/commerce; some roles may require the applicant to be a CPA, CA or equivalent.

Degrees are available nationally. There are no specific qualifications relating to the forestry and wood products industry.

Employers in the forest and wood products industry are very supportive of ongoing training and skills development.

Employers

Most private and government organisations within the forest and wood products industry employ accountants. Many offer the opportunity to develop related accountancy and management skills and careers paths.

More Information

www.cpaaustralia.com.au