Senior Financial Accountant

Our client is a large Australian group operating across multiple sectors and geographies, with a long-standing history and a substantial global workforce.

Known for its scale, complexity and strong governance culture, the business partners with international stakeholders and maintains a well-established Group Finance function that supports consolidated reporting across a diverse portfolio of operating entities.

About the Role:

Reporting into the Senior Group Finance Manager, the key responsibilities include:

• Prepare month-end and quarter-end consolidation, including cash flow preparation, financial analysis and commentary
• Review month-end deliverables from operating businesses to understand key result drivers and ensure appropriate accounting treatment
• Prepare periodic reporting deliverables to the parent entity
• Contribute to quarterly performance materials for senior management, Board reporting and Group stakeholders
• Support preparation of semi-annual IFRS financial statements
• Support semi-annual external audit processes, including preparation of accounting papers and audit support
• Support system-enabled reporting improvements, including automation and data quality enhancements
• Build and maintain effective relationships with operating company finance teams
• Partner with Group finance functions (Treasury and Tax) to support integrated reporting and analysis
• Assist with sustainability and regulatory reporting requirements where applicable
• Maintain strong documentation, controls and audit trails to support assurance requirements

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (required)
• 4–5 years' experience in financial reporting or Group finance roles, ideally within a large, complex or multi-entity organisation (Big 4 background well regarded)
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to data accuracy and quality
• Proactive, accountable and delivery-focused approach
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach

How to Apply:
To apply, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jack Billingham at jbillingham@sharpandcarter.com.au.