Senior Financial Accountant | Second-Time Mover Suited
Take ownership of financial reporting, compliance, budgeting and audit activities. Contribute to continuous improvements within a household name.
Our client is an Australian retail/wholesaler.
Description
- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting financial reports, ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved
- Take ownership of month-end reporting activities, providing detailed financial analysis and insights to support effective business decision-making
- Coordinate and consolidate budgeting activities across the organisation, including operating expenditure, headcount planning, capital expenditure forecasts and board reporting packs
- Manage key compliance obligations including BAS, FBT, payroll tax, WorkCover, ABS reporting and other statutory requirements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory deadlines
- Support the preparation of statutory financial statements, income tax requirements and year-end reporting obligations in partnership with external advisors and internal stakeholders
- Play a key role in the external audit process, preparing audit schedules, responding to auditor queries and ensuring all necessary documentation is provided in a timely manner
- Oversee and review payroll-related reporting, acting as a key finance contact for payroll matters while ensuring the accuracy of personnel and headcount reporting
- Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders across the business to provide ad hoc analysis, financial insights and support for business improvement initiatives and projects
- Identify and implement process improvements across financial accounting procedures, systems and controls to enhance efficiency, compliance and overall business performance
Profile
- CA or CPA qualified, with a tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience within a Senior Financial Accountant, Financial Accountant or equivalent position, ideally with exposure to complex month-end and year-end reporting requirements
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including financial reporting standards, statutory compliance, tax obligations and audit management
- Strong systems knowledge and capability, with capacity to adapt and learn as required
- Likely a high-performing first or second mover from chartered accounting looking to further develop within a commercially focused industry environment, or an experienced industry accountant seeking broader responsibilities
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate large data sets, produce meaningful financial analysis and improve reporting processes
- Exposure to inventory management and optimisation would be ideal
- Proven experience managing budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, with the commercial acumen to translate financial results into business insights
- A proactive and detail-oriented professional who can work autonomously, build strong stakeholder relationships and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset
Job Offer
- Attractive salary package of $120,000-$130,000 + superannuation.
- Close partnering with C‑Suite and operations
- Variety beyond traditional accounting
- Permanent, full-time position in Northern Suburbs.
- WFH flexibility
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Senior Financial Accountant | Second-Time Mover Suited in Melbourne employer: MPAU Finance
Join a renowned Not For Profit organisation in Sydney that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the community through its diverse educational and research initiatives. With a strong focus on employee growth, this organisation fosters a collaborative work culture where your financial insights will directly influence strategic decision-making. Enjoy the benefits of a fixed-term role that not only offers competitive remuneration but also the satisfaction of contributing to projects that truly matter.
