Job Description
Finance Manager (Contract) – Healthcare | CBD | Immediate Start
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An opportunity exists for a technically strong Senior Accountant /Manager to join a growing healthcare organisation. This role is ideally suited to a 2nd mover from Big 4 / mid-tier audit who is immediately available and looking to step into a hands‐on industry role with solid technical exposure.
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Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, supporting external audit requirements, and working through complex technical and historical accounting matters. This is a highly visible role where you will also contribute to strengthening financial controls, improving reporting processes, and supporting broader finance transformation initiatives. This is a genuine career‐building contract opportunity offering depth, complexity, and the chance to make an immediate impact in a fast‐paced healthcare environment.
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Key Responsibilities
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Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and IFRS
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Support statutory financial statement preparation and year‐end reporting
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Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements
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Assist with quarterly bank and covenant reporting
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Deliver accurate and timely management reporting for senior stakeholders.
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Provide technical accounting support across a range of complex matters
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Manage IFRS 16 lease accounting across multiple sites and facilities
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Investigate and remediate historical accounting issues,



ensuring appropriate treatment and documentation
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Support assessments relating to discontinued operations and structural changes
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Contribute to the review and enhancement of accounting policies and processes
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Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
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Act as a key liaison with external auditors during interim and year‐end audits
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Manage audit queries and ensure timely resolution of issues
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Support improvements to financial controls and governance frameworksReview and reconcile complex balance sheet accounts
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Identify and resolve legacy accounting issues and discrepancies
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Support process improvement initiatives to improve accuracy and efficiency
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Contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement projects
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Oversee inventory accounting and reconciliation processes.
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Key Skills
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CA or CPA qualified (or near completion)
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Big 4 / mid‐tier audit background strongly preferred
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Senior auditor or 2nd mover currently in, or recently out of, audit
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Robust technical accounting knowledge with IFRS and Australian Accounting Standards
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Experience with IFRS 16 lease accounting
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Exposure to external audit processes and statutory reporting
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Strong balance sheet reconciliation and problem‐solving capability
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Exposure to inventory accounting advantageous
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Advanced Excel and strong attention to detail
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Immediately available or on short notice preferred
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How to apply
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To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Laura Ruddlesden on
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📌 Finance Reporting Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 New South Wales