Senior Financial Accountant

Company description:

ROLE: Senior Financial Accountant

Location: Sydney

Role duration: Permanent

About our Company

Volkswagen Group is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people globally and selling its vehicles in more than 150 countries. The wholly-owned subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney home to some of Australia's most recognisable brands which include Audi, CUPRA, Skoda and Volkswagen.

WHY Volkswagen:

VOLKSWAGEN's aim is not only a commitment to producing vehicles of the utmost quality, but to better the lives of our customers. Volkswagen is comprised of Commercial and Passenger Vehicles and we create a culture that drives our business performance, delivers an exceptional customer experience and empowers our team members.

About your new Role

As the Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial data and the effectiveness of accounting systems and controls. This includes managing the review and analysis of the General Ledger, overseeing daily operational functions across Accounts Payable and Receivable, and ensuring full compliance with IFRS, Australian tax laws, and VW Group policies.

You will also be responsible for the preparation of accurate, timely financial statements and reporting, supporting year-end audits, and assisting with tax compliance including Income Tax, BAS/GST, and FBT. With your expertise, you will ensure smooth financial operations and provide insights that support the business in achieving its objectives.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Oversee period-end reporting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in General Ledger postings and financial reporting
• Support external audits as the key contact, ensuring timely provision of audit requirements
• Support tax compliance, including preparation of BAS/GST, FBT, and income tax returns
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Receivable functions, ensuring timely collections and payments
• Support net liquidity management and daily cashflow forecasting
• Maintain master data for AP and AR
• Drive process improvements and deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required

Job description:

About you

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance (mandatory)
• CA or CPA qualification (mandatory)
• Minimum 4+ years of professional accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of the regulatory environment and financial compliance
• Advanced Excel skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving ability with a practical, operational focus
• Experience with AASB ESG Reporting (highly regarded)
• Experience in the automotive industry and exposure to SAP GL systems (highly regarded)

Our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition include:

• A culture of continuous learning, growth and development. You will receive access to LinkedIn Learning and personal development opportunities which is why over 36% of our vacancies are filled by internal candidates
• Flexible working arrangements with our hybrid work model balance office and home for ways of working along with remote location working arrangements for up to 10 days anywhere in Australia
• Additional leave including VGA Day paid leave day, birthday leave and paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks
• Annual fitness and wellbeing subsidy towards a facility of your choice
• Access to the VGA Car Lease Program
• Discounts on Audi, Cupra, Skoda and Volkswagen car purchases
• Free entry to Dubbo and Taronga Zoo for you and your family
• Work in an award winning state of the art newly refurbished building recognised by Master Builders Association Australia - our offices include onsite parking and a convenient location with close proximity to a train station

Why Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA)?

Working at VGA provides opportunities for growth, personal development, and career opportunities, we also champion a workplace culture that thrives on passion, collaboration, efficiency, mindfulness, authenticity, and innovation.

If this sounds like the role and place for you to drive your career to great heights with a world-class organisation, APPLY NOW

Volkswagen Group Australia is an equal opportunity employer in each jurisdiction that it operates. We encourage and value applications from all diverse perspectives, experience and backgrounds.

To support our desire to create a local talent pipeline, this role is only available for individuals who have permanent work rights in Australia.

Successful applicants will be required to complete background checks through our external provider as a condition of employment.

If we can provide support with access requirements throughout the recruitment process or answer any role specific enquiries please reach out to the dedicated Talent Acquisition Business Partner Rhiannon Hardie