financial accountant

• Financial accounting experience required
• Statutory and tax exposure
• Collaborative role supporting finance and operational teams
• Prime CBD location close to public transport
• Dynamic and supportive team environment

A unique opportunity for a proactive & seasoned accounting professional with strong financial accounting expertise.

Converge International is a leader in providing health and wellbeing and people risk management solutions. We assist some of Australia's largest industry, government and corporate clients in supporting their people in building healthy workplaces and resolving their people issues. We provide a range of Employee Assistance Programs, counselling and crisis response services.

We are looking for a skilled Financial Accountant with strong technical accounting expertise and hands-on experience across core financial processes. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information through the preparation of monthly general ledger reconciliations, month-end journals and reporting. You will also support invoicing, bank reconciliation, contractor payment and assist with internal and external audits, contributing to the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

• Proven experience in financial accounting in a commercial organisation with a strong knowledge and understanding of accounting standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience in BAS & FBT and other statutory reporting requirements, including preparation and lodgement.
• Hands-on experience in month-end and End of Financial Year (EOFY) closing processes, including the preparation of general journals, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and associated schedules.
• Strong capability in Invoicing, payment processing, and intercompany transactions.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in bank and credit card reconciliations and ensuring compliance with company policies
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, SAP by Design, SAP Concur and other accounting software
• Working knowledge of Power Query and data transformation in Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving accounting discrepancies.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a focus on maintaining integrity and confidentiality in all work.

You will have Degree in Commerce, Finance or Accounting with a minimum of 5 years' of accounting experience within commercial organisations, and be CPA or CA qualified (or working towards qualification)

Working at Converge means joining a diverse, talented, and caring community where our people feel included, valued and connected. We hire for heart. We are passionate about transforming the wellbeing of people at work. It's at the core of all that we do.

Our commitment to you

• Competitive remuneration
• Volunteer leave
• Paid parental leave
• Purchasing of additional leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible, diverse and challenging work
• Access to training and professional development
• Career development through internal mobility
• Lifestyle discounts – Discounted movie tickets, retail discounts and much more

If you are customer focused in all you do and would like to join an energetic team, please click the Apply Now button.

Converge is committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is treated with respect and supported to thrive in the workplace. We encourage and support applications from people of all levels of experiences and abilities, ages, diverse backgrounds and cultures, including First Nations people and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Please note that Converge will not ask you for personal details, including banking details, when you are undergoing the recruitment process. Talent Acquisition Consultants will only contact you via email and/or phone call, not through social media channels.