Senior Financial Accountant

SALARY:

Excellent hourly rate + Super.

ENGAGEMENT:

4 month contract to commence with; Immediate start. WHV are welcome to apply.

LOCATION:

Macquarie Park - state of the art brand new offices. Walking distance to public transport and free parking available on-site. Hybrid working also available (4 days in the office and 1 from home).

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

If you are looking to join one of Australia's most stable, recession proof organisations experiencing consistent year on year growth, this is the place for you. Known for their disruptive technology and innovation, premium top quality brands and great partnerships, this organisation is a hyper growth ASX listed organisation. Over the last 5 years, they have grown over 500%. This organisation has been recognised as one of the fastest growing organisations in Australia. With global expansion, this organisation has a strategic vision to be a world leading business capable of supporting multiple product and service verticals. Due to this enormous growth, a brand new role has been created for a Senior Financial Accountant.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting to an entrepreneurial and highly influential Group Tax & Accounting Manager, this Senior Financial Accountant will support the delivery of major finance objectives as the organisation aims to continue its aggressive growth journey.

This role is responsible for:

• Monthly close and compliance with statutory reporting requirements of the parent entity and Group in line with the ASX reporting requirements;
• Consolidation of the group financial results, completion of relevant reconciliations and preparation and oversight of intercompany transactions and reconciliations;
• Correct and effective maintenance of the financial accounting and general ledger systems;
• Providing technical inputs and preparation of technical papers on the impact of accounting standards as they apply to the group; and
• Effective maintenance of financial controls and processes and identify opportunities to innovative or improve processes across the finance function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Group Tax & Accounting Manager and working closely with senior management, your key responsibilities as the Senior Financial Accountant will include:

Financial accounting, statutory reporting and maintenance of accurate records

• Ensure the delivery of accurate and timely month end reporting processing including relevant journals, analysis, reconciliations, and reporting for the Group;
• Preparation of the monthly consolidation of the group's financial results, including the elimination entries;
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation/review of balance sheet reconciliations;
• Ensure all day-to-day transactions are accounted for in the company's accounting system on a timely basis and in accordance with company policies and procedures;
• Assist as required with the controlled, efficient and timely production of half year and full year statutory financial reports and in compliance with the statutory reporting and ASX reporting obligations;
• Co-ordinate external audit and review process for the group including preparation of notes to financial statements and preparing information required by the auditors;
• Preparation of the monthly revenue and gross margin reconciliation for the group in accordance with the relevant accounting standards; and
• Assess expected credit losses in accordance with the relevant accounting standards; and
• Interpret information received from processing functions for the Group including AP, AR and payroll and provide feedback, where required.

Technical accounting subject matter expert

• Provide technical input in relation to interpretation and implementation of accounting policies and new and revised accounting standards, as they apply to the business.
• Support assessment of the financial accounting impact of key commercial strategies as and when required.

Direct and indirect taxes

• Manage the R&D incentive application process including preparation of the annual R&D Tax incentive costing work paper and coordination with external consultants.
• Prepare calculations, reconciliation and reporting for government grant requirements.

Processes, systems and controls maintenance

• Lead projects to transform global finance processes and streamline reporting via implementation of new software tools.
• Support the internal audit process and oversee or carry out internal audit procedures of the operations processes as may be required;
• Oversee accurate, controlled, efficient and timely maintenance of designated master files, fixed asset registers and sub-ledgers in the system for designated entities in the Group;
• Assist with the upgrade of the new ERP system and where possible optimise financial processes and internal controls .
• Identify and implement process and systems improvements within the financial accounting and transactional processing functions to improve quality of financial control and reporting; and
• Support financial risk management including hedging programs and working capital management for designated entities in the Group.

Other

• Provide assistance to and collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver key business projects;
• Assist in managing the organisational relationships with its suppliers, customers, banks and other stakeholders; and
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures including financial, Quality Management Systems and Occupational, Health and Safety.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Tertiary qualification in accounting or finance;
• CA or CPA qualified with ~5 years of accounting experience with audit or statutory reporting background;
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of current accounting standards (IFRS and AASB) and tax reporting obligations;
• Experience gained in Big 4 Chartered Accounting firm or ASX listed multinational companies is advantageous;
• Highly systems literate and experienced in using ERP systems;
• Highly analytical and strong problem-solving skills;
• Advanced MS Excel skills, data analysis and reconciliation procedures;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal and relationship skills;
• Ability to take responsibility and resolve issues;
• Agile, proactive and responsive;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• Ability to work and meet with tight deadlines; and
• Good coordination skills.

CULTURE:

Culture fit is key. Our client values its disruptive and innovative flair. The Senior Financial Accountant needs to be able to drive change in the context of culture and win the immediate credibility, trust and confidence of the finance team and the leadership team.

In addition, you are:

• A confident, resilient finance professional, able to handle complex and challenging situations with diplomacy;
• Exude a passion for excellence and continuous improvement that is inspiring and contagious;
• High energy levels and a 'hands on', can do attitude;
• Proactive, driven, results orientated and reliable;
• Demonstrate an outcome orientation, capable of both 'hands-on' and broader oversight roles in a complex and demanding environment.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

Driven by deep core operating values, this ASX listed organisation is a true Australian success story. Passionate about culture, diversity and people, this organisation leads the way in innovation and excellence. With a strong focus on long term career planning and genuine development opportunities, this organisation lives and breathes their values. If you are looking for an organisation that is committed to driving innovation and creating growth, then this one is for you. This is an outstanding opportunity within a highly visible part of the business, dealing with a breadth of senior stakeholders and would suit a proactive, driven and passionate individual that enjoys providing insightful input into the future direction of the organisation. If you are looking to take your career to the next level, this is hard to beat.

Other benefits include:

• Outstanding opportunity to partner with a prominent Group Finance Manager, CFO, Executive Leadership team and prove yourself in a highly successful ASX listed organisation;
• Access to an inspirational leadership team who have been awarded and recognised as some of the best in the industry;
• Work for a leader who lives and breathes their purpose and values in everything they do having also been recognised in the industry for top class leadership;
• Opportunity to be part of a consumer category that you will love and be proud about;
• Be part of a highly engaged, winning team with a genuine positive culture;
• Genuine focus on flexibility and work life balance;
• A workplace that's strongly focused on customer experience and on the well-being and happiness of its staff.

APPLY:

If you are ready to RECODE your career, please apply clicking the link and send your resume in word format. For a confidential discussion, please reach out toRichard Skaf on or email

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