Financial Accountant

Company Description

SGS is the world leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Our brand promise -when you need to be sure - underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and sustainability, enable businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightside, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasourse.

SGS is a publicly traded on the Swiss Exchange under the ticket symbol SGSN (ISINCH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN : SW)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our Statutory and Regulatory Reporting team based in Perth for a 12-month maternity leave cover. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and timely corporate reporting, statutory compliance, and audit readiness for SGS Australia. You will be part of a high-performing finance function working collaboratively across business lines and shared service teams.

Key Responsibilities included, however not limited to :

Corporate & Statutory / External Reporting

Support timely and accurate month-end reporting using Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) for submission to SGS Global.

Assist in fulfilling all other corporate reporting requirements, including tax, treasury, sustainability, and goodwill impairment.

Lead the preparation of General Purpose Financial Statements in line with accounting standards and statutory obligations.

Monitor and manage changes in accounting standards to ensure compliance in reporting.

Contribute to maintaining business insurance and supporting internal / external reporting requirements.

Prepare and distribute monthly internal trend reports, including FTE reports.

Ensure intercompany transactions are valid and balanced for reporting.

Support tax reporting by compiling financial data as requested by the Tax Manager.

Process Ownership & Financial Operations

Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.

Maintain up-to-date documentation of financial processes and procedures.

Support daily, weekly, and monthly treasury activities.

Collaborate with business lines and shared services to enhance accounting processes.

Monitor and support internal controls and compliance documentation.

Manage correct allocation of corporate and branch overheads, and assist with budget preparation.

Audit Management

Prepare audit documentation and support both internal and external audit processes.

Ensure timely and complete audit file preparation across financial control and statutory audits.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following :

• Degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field.

CA or CPA qualified.

Proven experience in statutory financial reporting and compliance.

Solid experience with balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes.

Proficiency in general accounting and finance operations.

Familiarity with HFM and large enterprise finance systems is desirable.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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