Hybrid Senior Financial Accountant

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Senior Financial Accountant in a leading ASX-listed lender. Focusing on financial reporting, management, and process improvements in dynamic teams in Sydney.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly management results, board packs and ad-hoc reports.
  • Deliver efficient and insightful cost centre reporting, variance analysis and commentary.
  • Provide performance management analysis, identifying risks and opportunities across key business drivers
  • Support the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with GAAP/IFRS.
  • Maintain robust financial controls that safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations and promptly resolve discrepancies.
  • Work closely with internal and external auditors to support a smooth and efficient audit process.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant reporting and tax requirements (preferred).
  • Identify and implement process improvements to streamline and automate finance processes.
  • Manage ledger maintenance including user management, configuration changes, data migration and systems interfaces.
  • Ensure system controls are aligned with Group IT and Risk frameworks.
  • Maintain and update procedures, documentation and Group Finance policies, including Delegation of Authority.
  • Support offshoring initiatives as required.
  • Conduct ad-hoc analysis and assist with projects and strategic initiatives as required by senior management.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in financial services or similar industry.
  • CA or CPA qualification (preferred)
  • Minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
  • Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business or related field.
  • Extensive experience in financial and management reporting.
  • Strong understanding of accounting processes, controls and compliance.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly translate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong systems experience - exposure to D365, Adaptive or Workday is advantageous.
  • Experience in process improvement, automation or system transformations.
  • Proactive, motivated and able to take ownership of outcomes.

Benefits

  • Supportive, friendly and approachable environment
  • Flexible work from home options
  • Wellness hour – 2 hours each month to take time for yourself
  • Internal opportunities to cross-train across other teams
  • Reward platform with discounts, cashback and exclusive offers
  • Monthly cake day to celebrate team birthdays
  • Daily breakfast bar to start your day right
  • Generous benefits including paid parental leave (16 weeks), volunteer opportunities, salary packaging, EAP, reward platform and access to external professional development

Job title

Senior Financial Accountant

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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