Senior Financial Accountant

4 weeks ago

North Sydney Council, Australia ClearCompany Full time

Overview

The Company

This is a well-established and growing business with a national footprint, operating in a large, asset-heavy industry. The organisation is known for its technical strength, collaborative culture, and focus on sustainable growth.

The Role

An internal promotion has created an opportunity for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join the finance team.

This role plays a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, consolidation, and forecasting for a business with a strong operational presence across Australia. It involves close collaboration with finance leadership and contributes to decision-making at the group level.

- Lead the preparation and submission of monthly consolidated financial results and balance sheet.
- Support group-level financial reporting and communication, including:

- Preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packs.

- Managing group consolidation adjustments (e.g., fixed assets, leases, and intangible assets).
- Preparing financial presentation materials for Monthly Business Review meetings.
- Assisting with quarterly Board reporting and other ad hoc requirements.
- Maintain and update long-term financial forecasts (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow) on a monthly basis.
- Prepare budgeted cash flow and balance sheet projections to support strategic planning.
- Prepare and submit business cases for capex, including financial modelling and feasibility analysis.
- Maintain oversight of approval schedules and financial governance processes.
- Liaise with external auditors and support audit processes.
- Coordinate quarterly compliance reporting and ensure alignment with finance policies and levels of authority.
- Undertake other responsibilities and projects as required.

Qualifications

Your Profile

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification (essential).
- Strong technical accounting background with financial reporting experience.
- Proven experience working with external auditors - first movers from audit are encouraged to apply.
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Proactive and solutions-focused with a collaborative, hands-on approach.
- High level of Excel proficiency, including advanced formulas, data analysis, and model-building.

Apply Today

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Reference Number: 06800-0013317926

This is a hybrid position.

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