Financial Accountant – Finance Function Modernisation
Hybrid – 5 Queens Road, Melbourne (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
4 or 5 days per week considered
Indicative salary equivalent: $95,000 – $110,000 (pro-rata)
ASN Events delivers major scientific and academic conferences across Australia. We operate across multiple entities with project-based accounting, complex GST treatment and payroll obligations.
We are currently undertaking a structured finance function modernisation, including the transition of our accounting systems to Xero in partnership with an implementation consultant.
As part of this transformation, we are seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to join us on a 4-6 month contract to strengthen compliance integrity, improve controls and support the successful system migration.
This is not a transactional AP/AR role. This is about ownership, compliance discipline and contributing to long-term structural improvement.
The Prospect
You will play a key role in ensuring statutory compliance remains robust during system transition, while also helping lift internal controls and reporting standards.
You will:
Take ownership of BAS, IAS and GST reporting across multiple entities
Review and ensure correct GST treatment across sponsorship, registration and international revenue streams
Oversee PAYG withholding, superannuation and payroll tax compliance
Support month-end integrity and general ledger accuracy
Assist with FBT and ASIC regulatory requirements
Work alongside Moore Australia during the Xero transition to ensure clean data migration and accurate setup
Identify process improvements and strengthen documentation and controls
Liaise confidently with external advisors and senior leadership
This role suits someone comfortable operating in a changing environment who can maintain compliance stability while systems evolve.
What We're Looking For
5+ years' experience in Financial Accounting with strong compliance exposure
Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing BAS, GST and PAYG obligations
Solid understanding of payroll compliance and payroll tax
Experience participating in accounting system migrations (desirable)
Experience working across multiple entities or project-based environments
Strong reconciliation discipline and high attention to detail
Confidence dealing with advisors and senior stakeholders
Why Join ASN During This Phase
Be part of a structured finance transformation
Exposure to a multi-entity, project-based environment
Direct collaboration with external consultant on system transition
Flexible 4 or 5 day arrangement
Potential permanent opportunity following successful delivery
Your application cover letter should outline previous direct experience in process change and transformation, alongside your technical CPA/CA Skills.
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