Financial Accountant

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • AU$500 - AU$550 per day + Incl Super

Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join a large corporate finance team, supporting month-end close, statutory and shareholder reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and external audit activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete month-end accounting including journals, intercompany eliminations and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Prepare statutory financial statements and support monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
  • Assist with IFRS financial statements, accounting papers and technical accounting matters
  • Prepare audit working papers and support the external audit process
  • Assist with annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and tax effect workings
  • Support accounting policy updates, system improvements and process efficiencies
  • Contribute to broader finance and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years’ accounting or finance experience within a medium to large corporate environment
  • Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce or similar
  • CA/CPA qualified or nearing completion
  • Knowledge of Australian and International Accounting Standards
  • Strong financial accounting, reporting and reconciliation experience
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  • Experience working with an ERP accounting system
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines

Highly Regarded

  • SAP FI experience
  • Technical accounting exposure
  • Experience supporting statutory reporting and external audits
  • Experience mentoring or guiding junior finance team members

Benefits

  • Initial 6-month contract with potential to convert to permanent
  • Join an established finance function within a large corporate environment
  • Broad exposure across financial accounting, reporting, audit and improvement initiatives

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

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