Senior Financial Accountant

Add expected salary to your profile for insights

The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for preparing the organisation's financial reporting, compliance, and accounting function. This role provides technical accounting expertise, oversees month-end and year-end processes, and ensures accuracy and timeliness in financial results. The position also supports budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives while mentoring junior finance staff.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with [IFRS/AASB/GAAP as applicable].

Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and regulatory filings.

Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies.

Maintain and enhance internal controls to ensure accuracy and prevent fraud.

Management Accounting

Prepare and review monthly management reports.

Oversee general ledger reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.

Manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and impairment assessments.

Monitor intercompany transactions and reconciliations.

Review and approve accounts payable and receivable transactions as required.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Assist in preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.

Provide variance analysis and commentary for management reporting.

Partner with operational managers to provide financial insights for decision-making.

Process Improvement & Systems

Identify and implement process efficiencies and automation opportunities.

Support accounting system upgrades or process enhancements.

Leadership & Team Development

Mentor and supervise junior accountants or finance officers.

Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance team.

Management reporting - Monthly

· Preparing and updating options schedules

· Reconciling intercompany balances and calculating interest income

· Preparing balance sheet reconciliations

· Preparing accruals schedules

· Preparing management reports and financial statement workings

Taxation

· Preparing reports and supporting schedules for income tax return preparation, research and development grants/claims, fringe benefits tax, payroll tax, ESS

Purchasing

· Preparing reports and assist in the review of the status of open purchase orders.

· Configuring procurement system and setting up workflows for approvals

Others

· Other duties and responsibilities relevant to the role that may be assigned by the Financial Controller.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

Minimum 5–7 years' accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role.

Strong knowledge of [IFRS/AASB/GAAP], tax regulations, and statutory compliance.

Experience with accounting systems.

Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Proactive and adaptable to change.

Salary match Number of applicants Skills match

Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a financial accountant? How many years of accounting experience do you have? Have you worked in a role which requires experience with financial analysis and modelling? Have you completed a chartered accountant (CA) qualification? How many years of taxation experience do you have? Do you have reconciliations experience? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?

The Matador Capital team has a proven track record of identifying strategic resource projects that generate long-term value for shareholders.

The team is experienced in identifying projects through assessing jurisdiction, project growth potential and engineering the operating and capital costing to ensure the development project is comparable with other profitable world class development and operating assets.

The Matador Capital team has a proven track record of identifying strategic resource projects that generate long-term value for shareholders.

The team is experienced in identifying projects through assessing jurisdiction, project growth potential and engineering the operating and capital costing to ensure the development project is comparable with other profitable world class development and operating assets.

To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.

What can I earn as a Financial Accountant