Senior Financial Accountant

Company Description

At Coface we make trade happen everyday

Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.

With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.

Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.

Shape the future of trade with us. Join our Happeners

Job Description

MISSION :

We are looking for a highly motivated individual set to build career & develop (locally & internationally) in a global company, a leader in its field.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Essential accountabilities for the role you are

Maintain financial objectives:

• Ensure month end and quarter end close processes are completed in a timely manner, including consolidation and financial reports
• Review statutory financial statements in accordance with AASB and IFRS.
• Ensure GL accounts are reconciled monthly
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process

Compliance & Audit:

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of APRA and ASIC regulatory reports
• Complete other statutory reports and submit to the relevant authorities on time
• Manage group and local tax reporting
• Coordinate annual audit processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory and internal control frameworks

Team & business partnering

• Coordinate and liaise with regional offices and head office on various financial matters, ensuring the accuracy and quality of financial information
• Communicate relevant financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Provide guidance to junior finance staff

Systems, processes, and project support:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and practices to improve processes
• Assist the head of finance on ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• University degree qualified, CA/CPA.
• 5-8 years' practical experience in statutory accounting and local taxation regulation; any experience in financial/ insurance industry and/or multinational company/Big 4 is a plus
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Self-motivated, positive team player and ability to take on project work when required
• Process-oriented, proven ability to drive process improvements and uphold compliance standards.
• Good interpersonal skills, adept at engaging stakeholders across diverse regions and functions
• Excellent communication skills - proficiency (written and spoken) in English;
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office Applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Additional Information

• Competitive and stable monthly remuneration.
• The opportunity to build your career and development (both locally and internationally) in a large global company, one of the world leaders in its field.
• Possibility for remote work (home office), with the provision of the necessary technical equipment (hybrid office attendance).
• Opportunity to acquire knowledge in the field of business information services, trade credit insurance and finance.
• Regular and interesting team building activities
• Exciting Employee Benefits
• Engaging high performance work culture