At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial reporting, support audits, and drive process improvements.
- Company: Join Prospa, Australia's #1 online lender for small businesses.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a certified Great Place to Work with a collaborative culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on small businesses while growing your career.
- Qualifications: CA/CPA qualified with 4-6 years in financial accounting.
The predicted salary is between 61650 - 75350 $ per year.
At Prospa, we exist to unleash the potential of small business. We are building the future of small business and simplifying cashflow by building a leading platform that helps customers make payments, fund growth and reduce admin. Join us!
The role
The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting strategic decision-making through robust financial insights. This role plays a key part in maintaining financial integrity and driving process improvements across the Finance function.
What you'll be doing
- Manage and support the month-end close process, including general ledger integrity and reconciliations.
- Perform loan book reconciliations and ensure accuracy of related entries.
- Support daily payment processing and cash flow activities.
- Act as the key point of contact for external audits and support the audit process.
- Prepare financial statements in compliance with Australian Accounting Standards (AAS).
- Handle compliance and regulatory reporting requirements, including statutory obligations.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely financial information.
- Mentor and guide junior accountants, fostering technical development and best practices.
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Contribute to ad hoc projects and strategic finance initiatives as required.
What you'll need to succeed
- CA/CPA qualified with 4-6 years' experience in financial accounting roles.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Advanced Excel and ERP system experience (NetSuite preferred).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
What we offer:
- Growth: There's something for everyone including learning days, a learning allowance, leadership programs, CliftonStrengths workshops, digital learning, and biannual companywide learning weeks.
- Wellbeing: Think fitness initiatives, seasonal programs (including flu shots, massages, skin checks, wellness classes), additional "Me Days" and access to holistic EAP coaching.
- Lifestyle: Find your fit with flexible working options, top notch office facilities and diverse remote/travel work options. You can also purchase additional leave and take up to 18 weeks paid parental leave.
- Impact: Join a business that cares and is recertified as carbon neutral. And you can tap into volunteer days, our partnership with Kiva and join a range of employee resource groups.
Why Prospa?
We're proud to be a certified Great Place to Work and recognised as a Best Workplace for Women, Best Workplace in Technology, and Best Workplace in Australia. We embrace diversity in people and ideas, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful environment where we celebrate who you naturally are.
Senior Financial Accountant in Sydney employer: prospa
Prospa is an exceptional employer that champions a dynamic sales culture, offering hybrid work options and competitive earnings for its New Business Sales Consultants. Located in the vibrant city of Sydney, employees benefit from ongoing professional development and a supportive environment that prioritises trust-building with small business owners, making it a rewarding place to grow your career while achieving meaningful customer outcomes.
