Financial Accountant
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="552"><p>Our client is seeking a highly capable and motivated <strong>Senior Financial Accountant</strong> to join their finance team in a key leadership position. This role is central to the organisation's financial integrity, with responsibilities spanning audit management, financial reporting, treasury, tax compliance, and accounts receivable oversight.</p><p>Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position will also lead a small team of accounting professionals and support senior leadership on a variety of financial tasks and projects.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the <strong>month-end close</strong> process, including preparation of revenue recognition journals</li><li>Manage <strong>interim and final audits</strong>, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors</li><li>Prepare <strong>Consolidated Financial Statements</strong> and subsidiary financial reports</li><li>Oversee <strong>tax compliance</strong>, including FBT returns, BAS review, and WHT calculations</li><li>Take ownership of the <strong>Accounts Receivable (AR)</strong> function and drive efficiencies</li><li>Manage the <strong>treasury function</strong>, including accurate cashflow reporting and investment optimisation</li><li>Collaborate with department leaders to provide financial support and insights</li><li>Assist the Finance Manager and broader finance team with ad hoc reporting and tasks as needed</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Required Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li><strong>CA or CPA qualification</strong> (or equivalent)</li><li>At least <strong>3 years post-qualification experience</strong></li><li>Solid technical background in financial accounting and reporting</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Intermediate to advanced proficiency in <strong>Excel</strong></li><li>Proven ability to manage and mentor small teams</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail</li></ul><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZWxlbmEuc3B1cnJpZXIuMjM4NjUuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
Financial Reports, Audit, Tax Compliance
- Alexandria, New South Wales
- remote
- Permanent placement
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140000 - 145000 AUD / Yearly
- <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="552"><p>Our client is seeking a highly capable and motivated <strong>Senior Financial Accountant</strong> to join their finance team in a key leadership position. This role is central to the organisation's financial integrity, with responsibilities spanning audit management, financial reporting, treasury, tax compliance, and accounts receivable oversight.</p><p>Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position will also lead a small team of accounting professionals and support senior leadership on a variety of financial tasks and projects.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the <strong>month-end close</strong> process, including preparation of revenue recognition journals</li><li>Manage <strong>interim and final audits</strong>, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors</li><li>Prepare <strong>Consolidated Financial Statements</strong> and subsidiary financial reports</li><li>Oversee <strong>tax compliance</strong>, including FBT returns, BAS review, and WHT calculations</li><li>Take ownership of the <strong>Accounts Receivable (AR)</strong> function and drive efficiencies</li><li>Manage the <strong>treasury function</strong>, including accurate cashflow reporting and investment optimisation</li><li>Collaborate with department leaders to provide financial support and insights</li><li>Assist the Finance Manager and broader finance team with ad hoc reporting and tasks as needed</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Required Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li><strong>CA or CPA qualification</strong> (or equivalent)</li><li>At least <strong>3 years post-qualification experience</strong></li><li>Solid technical background in financial accounting and reporting</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Intermediate to advanced proficiency in <strong>Excel</strong></li><li>Proven ability to manage and mentor small teams</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail</li></ul><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZWxlbmEuc3B1cnJpZXIuMjM4NjUuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2025-09-11T00:51:14Z