Responsibilities
- Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, financial regulatory requirements and supporting insurance regulatory requirements.
- Leading the month-end close process, including preparation of month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Managing intercompany balances across the business.
- Preparing journals and reconciliations for leave entitlements across all entities.
- Managing the day-to-day accounting requirements for CFC Claims Pty Ltd and CFC Holdings Pty Ltd.
- Contributing to EOFY close processes and coordinating with external auditors.
- Supporting the preparation of annual financial statements and working closely with Group to finalise reporting requirements.
- Preparing and lodging BAS and IAS across all Australian entities.
- Preparing information for FBT and income tax return requirements, including liaising with Group and Deloitte for review and lodgement.
- Solving technical accounting issues and supporting sound accounting outcomes.
- Supporting ongoing improvements across accounting and administrative functions.
Requirements
- CPA or CA Qualified.
- A degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
- 5+ years' experience in a financial accounting role.
- Well-developed knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
- Strong knowledge of tax requirements, with the ability to guide and support the team on tax-related matters.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Excellent IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Experience using NetSuite (desirable).
- Experience in financial services or insurance (desirable).
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, compliance with accounting standards, and tax regulations, while effectively managing month-end close processes and intercompany balances. Proficient in preparing financial statements and liaising with external auditors to ensure accurate reporting.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- CPA Qualified
- Financial Accounting Experience
- Knowledge of Accounting Principles
- Tax Requirements Expertise
- NetSuite Experience
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Hard Skills
- Month-End Close Process
- Journal Preparation
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- BAS and IAS Preparation
- FBT and Income Tax Return Preparation
Soft Skills
- Planning Skills
- Organisational Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
- CPA
- CA
Industry Keywords
- Financial Services
- Insurance
- Compliance
- Regulatory Requirements
Tools & Technologies
- NetSuite
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