Financial Analyst

Modern CBD office
- A vibrant atmosphere which balances work, rest and play
- Support networks, including mentoring and buddy systems

Nexia Perth is looking for newly qualified (or soon to be qualified) finance professionals that are critical thinkers with a business acumen to join our Outsourced CFO team as a financial analyst. We are a well-established mid-tier CA accounting practice based in the Perth CBD and offer a great culture, team and growth opportunities. We believe that staff need flexibility in their approach to balancing their work and the demands of everyday life

**Financial Analyst - Outsourced CFO**
Are you a newly qualified (or soon to be qualified) finance professional that would like to gain commercial experience as a Financial Analyst, but also like working in a professional accounting practice? If so, then Nexia Perth has the perfect opportunity for you.

Nexia Perth specialise in providing outsourced financial and company secretarial support services to ASX listed companies, SMEs and not-for-profit organisations. Our Outsourced CFO team take a holistic approach to our client’s financial needs. We provide them with accurate and reliable information to run their businesses and make informed financial decisions.

**The Opportunity**
We have a unique opportunity for accounting professionals that can look beyond the numbers and become an integral part of our clients’ businesses. We are looking for individuals that:

- Have an Auditing or Financial Reporting background,
- Are looking for the flexibility and growth a professional firm can offer; and
- Have a keen eye for business.

The role is more than just preparing financial reports, you will proactively work with our clients to assist them with providing financial reporting & analysis, managing their tax compliance obligations, preparing and monitoring budgets & forecasts, cash flow management and implementing financial controls. However, we are not looking for a traditional accounting mindset, but someone that is open to new ideas, innovation and ways of looking for solutions.

**Responsibilities**
- Oversee and manage clients’ financial reporting functions,
- Prepare or review monthly management reporting, including analysis of key trends and variances,
- Help our clients identify risks and opportunities for future developments and changes. From a business perspective (eg. Cashflow pressure) or from a compliance/regulatory perspective (eg. Changes in tax legislation),
- Assist our clients to plan for the future through preparing or managing the budget and forecasting process,
- Develop and implement financial governance policies and procedures,
- Review period end (month, quarter, half year and annual) accounting journals,
- Manage client’s annual compliance obligations
- Annual reporting and audit process
- ASX, ASIC, ORIC or ACNC obligations
- Review work performed by team members and provide guidance and training where required, and
- Ensure client timetables for deliverables are managed and met.

**About You**

To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following skills, attributes and experience:

- Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a collaborative attitude,
- Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills,
- Highly engaged self-starter with an ability to multitask and manage their time effectively to complete assignments to meet deadlines,
- Relevant degree, plus CA or CPA qualified or working toward a professional qualification,
- 3+ years of relevant post graduate experience
- Good working knowledge and understanding of Australian Accounting Standards.

**What do we offer?**

Nexia is a top 10 international accounting and consulting network. We invest heavily in our people, ensuring they have the highest quality support, to benefit them personally and professionally. Joining Nexia is about more than just a job, it is the start of a career as an Industry leader in our valued team.