About The Role
Our client is a well-established global asset management business, part of a large international group with decades of history and a strong reputation across institutional investment markets. Their Australian operation manages a diverse portfolio of investment entities on behalf of local and global investors, and continues to grow.
They're now looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to take ownership of reporting across a portfolio of entities. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role where you'll partner closely with senior leaders, treasury and auditors, and play a key part in lifting reporting quality and controls. It's offered as a contract with a strong likelihood of going permanent.
Responsibilities
- Lead month-end review and quarterly accounts across a portfolio of entities
- Drive the annual statutory reporting cycle in line with IFRS/GAAP
- Prepare Board and stakeholder reporting packs
- Manage cash forecasting and partner with treasury on debt facilities and covenant compliance
- Lead budgeting and reforecasting, adding commercial insight along the way
- Oversee Australian tax compliance, including BAS and income tax returns
- Coordinate with auditors and support investor reporting
- Streamline reporting processes and strengthen financial controls
Skills
- CA or CPA qualified
- Strong post-qualification financial accounting experience, ideally within a group or multinational environment
- Exposure to debt facilities and hedging
- Sound knowledge of Australian tax
- Advanced Excel and Power BI skills
- Full, unrestricted Australian work rights are required for this role
Benefits
- Contract role with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent
- Join a globally recognised investment business with a growing local presence
- Genuine career progression
- Regular exposure to senior leadership
- Supportive, inclusive team culture
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Senior Financial Accountant in Melbourne employer: Perigon Group
Join a dynamic and expanding Aussie retail business that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a well-structured finance team based in the vibrant Alexandria/Rosebery area, you'll enjoy flexible work-from-home options and opportunities for professional growth. This role not only offers a chance to lead and innovate within financial processes but also to make a meaningful impact on the company's success while working alongside passionate professionals.
