Financial Accountant

15 hours ago

Tullamarine Victoria, Australia Randstad - Accounting & Finance Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Randstad Senior Finance is excited to be partnering with a successful and established US-owned company based in Melbourne's Tullamarine. Our client is a leader in their field and is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their Finance Team.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a hands-on accountant who is also a proven leader. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and holds significant responsibility, including the management of a diverse finance team.

Your New Role

As the Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for managing the entire month-end process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to the US parent company. You will plan, review, and administer accounting systems and procedures, provide key insights into cost performance , and manage a team of direct reports.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Staff Management: Leading and reviewing the workflow for a team of eight, including two Assistant Accountants, three Purchasing Coordinators, an Accounts Payable Officer, a Credit Controller, and a Receptionist.
  • Month-End/Year-End Close: Driving the end-of-month process, with a target completion of the 5th working day. This includes reviewing all GL reconciliations, sales and COGS matching, and posting all balance sheet journals.
  • Statutory Compliance: Preparation and lodgement of BAS for multiple companies , as well as FBT , Payroll Tax , and Co-Invest lodgements.
  • Reporting & Forecasting: Preparing and reviewing all daily, weekly, and monthly management reports, including inventory, investigating any anomalies. You will also prepare monthly/quarterly forecasts and yearly budgets for US reporting requirements.
  • Cash Flow & Assets: Preparing weekly cash flow analysis , managing the fixed asset schedule and depreciation , and overseeing biannual van stocktakes.
  • Payroll: Reviewing the fortnightly payroll, reports, and reconciliations.
The ideal candidate:

To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified and experienced leader with exceptional technical skills. You will have:

  • An Accounting Body Qualification (CA/CPA or equivalent).
  • Proven experience in a broad financial accounting role, covering AP, AR, GL reconciliations, BAS, fixed assets, and management reporting.
  • Demonstrated experience in staff management is essential for this role.
  • Strong planning, time management, and organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  • The resilience and ability to work under pressure to meet tight corporate deadlines.
  • Intermediate skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

If this role aligns with your skillset, please apply directly or send a copy of your updated CV to:

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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