5d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board
Full-Time | Sydney (Barangaroo), NSW | $80,000–$85,000 + Superannuation
About Verve Events International
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing events agency, work on high-profile regional programs, and contribute to experiences delivered for prestigious global brands.
Verve Events International (VEI) is a well-established and highly regarded boutique events company renowned for delivering premium conferences, incentive programs and experiential events across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Celebrating more than 20 years of excellence, VEI continues to expand its regional footprint with offices in Barangaroo, Sydney and Singapore.
Our team operates with the energy, precision and high standards that define the top tier of the events industry.
We foster a collaborative, hands-on culture and are committed to supporting work-life balance through smart planning and a flexible working environment.
About the Role
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Barangaroo, Sydney NSW
The Management Accountant will be the financial business partner to the Executive Team, providing commercial insight and financial leadership across VEI's portfolio of live events, conferences, incentive programs and experiential activations throughout Australia and the APAC region.
This role goes beyond traditional management accounting.
You will work closely with operational teams to improve event profitability, strengthen financial reporting, support strategic planning and help drive the continued growth of the business.
You will bridge the gap between finance and operations, turning financial data into meaningful commercial decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Finance & Business Partnering
Partner with the Executive Team to provide financial analysis and commercial recommendations supporting strategic decision-making.
Analyse event, client and service-line profitability, identifying trends,



commercial opportunities and margin improvement initiatives.
Deliver strategic post-event financial reviews to improve future budgeting, pricing and operational performance.
Financial Planning & Reporting
Prepare monthly management reports for the Australian and Singapore businesses, including P&L; analysis, cash flow forecasting and key performance indicators.
Perform budget-to-actual variance analysis and provide recommendations to management.
Project Accounting & Financial Control
Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounting across multiple projects.
Monitor project cash flows, balancing client payment schedules with supplier commitments.
Maintain financial oversight of project budgets, supplier costs and commercial approvals.
Analyse pricing, labour utilisation and procurement costs to maximise profitability.
Support accurate financial reporting through reconciliation of project management systems with accounting records.
Operational Finance & Governance
Monitor working capital, receivables and supplier payment cycles.
Prepare inter-company reporting between the Australian and Singapore entities.
Skill & Experience
Minimum five (5) years' experience in a Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant or Finance Business Partner role.
CPA Australia or Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ/ICAEW) qualification (or working towards completion).
Strong commercial acumen with experience preparing budgets, forecasts and management reporting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence analysing financial data.
Experience working with project accounting, WIP accounting or job costing.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
Technical Platforms
Xero
Monday.com
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides & Drive)
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
AI productivity tools
Business Intelligence and reporting tools (desirable)
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📌 Management Accountant (New South Wales)
🏢 Verve Events International
📍 New South Wales