Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant

Reports To: Senior Group Finance Manager (8 years tenure)

About Our Client:

This is a permanent, full-time position offering the opportunity to work for a high-profile company within a collaborative and dynamic finance team. You will report directly to a Tenured Senior Group Finance Manager with over 8 years of experience at the firm, ensuring strong mentorship and professional growth.

The Role:

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will be integral to the preparation and oversight of group financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. You will manage month-end processes, provide insights into financial performance, and help drive improvements in the company's financial reporting practices.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Group Financial Reporting: Full financial management and reporting, including the preparation and review of year-end and half-year financial statements, ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and IFRS.
• Monthly Reporting: Preparation and review of monthly financial reports for management, providing insightful analysis of financial performance.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in month-end processes and procedures, enhancing efficiency to meet reporting obligations.
• Variance Analysis: Review and analyse financial results monthly, identifying trends and areas for improvement or further investigation.
• Employee Rights Plans: Manage the accounting and administration of employee rights plans, including ensuring compliance with associated reporting obligations.
• External Audit Management: Assist with the management of external audit, liaising with auditors and providing necessary documentation and support.
• Compliance & Policies: Ensure compliance across the business with accounting policies, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Technical Accounting Papers: Prepare technical accounting papers outlining business impact and required accounting treatments for complex transactions or new accounting standards.
• Internal Controls: Maintain strong internal controls to minimise misstatement risk, and contribute to the enhancement of reporting processes to achieve best practice.

Key Requirements:

• Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CA/CPA qualification is essential).
• Experience: Proven experience in financial accounting and group reporting, ideally within an ASX-listed or large corporate environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB), IFRS, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Systems Proficiency: Experience with large ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to assess financial performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Compliance & Risk Focus: Proactive approach to ensuring compliance with accounting policies and minimizing financial reporting risks.

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