Job Description
About the company:
Seeing Machines has developed the world's most advanced human data-driven technology which enhances transport safety by dramatically reducing fatal accidents every day.
We're on a mission to achieve zero transport fatalities.
With at least 1 million cars on the road using our state-of-the-art operator monitoring technology developed by the passionate team at Seeing Machines, we provide real-time protection from distraction and drowsiness-related driving events.
Seeing Machines works with many of the world's leading brands (including General Motors, Mercedes Benz, Qantas, Caterpillar, Toll) across the transport sectors automotive, commercial road transport (Fleet), and aviation.
Position Summary:
The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for execution and delivery of financial close, technical accounting and tax compliance across the Group.
The role acts as the accounting backbone of the Finance function, owning the integrity of financial results and supporting statutory, audit and regulatory requirements.
With the transition away from a standalone tax function, this role also takes on tax compliance execution, supported by external advisors and oversight from the Financial Controller.
This role owns execution and quality of accounting outputs, including reconciliations and tax compliance, with review typically performed at a high-level control and exception basis by the Financial Controller.
Key Responsibilities of the role
The duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Financial Close & Accounting Execution
Own month-end close execution, including:
journals, accruals and adjustments
balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data




Maintain quality and timeliness of close processes
Balance Sheet & Financial Control
Own preparation and quality of balance sheet reconciliations
Investigate and resolve reconciling items
Ensure completeness and consistency across entities
Highlight risks, unusual balances and issues
Statutory Reporting & Audit Support
Support preparation of statutory accounts across entities
Act as key contact for audit deliverables
Provide supporting analysis and documentation
Ensure audit queries are addressed efficiently
Revenue & Technical Accounting
Apply IFRS 15 and other accounting standards
Support contract accounting and revenue recognition
Assess complex or non-routine transactions
Provide technical input as required
Tax Compliance & Support
Own preparation and execution of tax compliance activities across the Group, including corporate tax, indirect tax and regulatory filings
Support the Financial Controller in coordinating with external tax advisors, including preparing required information and responding to queries
Ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all tax submissions
Maintain supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes
Process Improvement & Support
Support improvements across close and accounting processes
Contribute to documentation and SOP development
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality
Stakeholder Management




Work with Finance Operations Lead to ensure alignment between accounting and working capital
Liaise with external advisors (audit, tax)
Escalate complex issues to Financial Controller
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Education / Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline
CA / CPA qualified (or equivalent)
Professional Experience
Experience in financial accounting, audit, or similar role
Robust experience in:
month-end close processes
balance sheet reconciliations and financial control
Experience supporting:
statutory reporting
external audit processes
Experience working with or coordinating tax compliance activities (corporate and indirect tax exposure desirable)
Experience in a multi-entity or international environment (desirable given your group structure)
Knowledge & Technical Skills
Strong understanding of:
financial reporting and accounting standards (IFRS / AASB)
reconciliation processes and financial controls
Ability to:
investigate variances and resolve issues
identify risks and elevate appropriately
Exposure to:
tax compliance processes (corporate / VAT / GST)
revenue recognition (IFRS 15 desirable)
Strong Excel and ERP system capability
Personal Attributes & Behaviours
Strong attention to detail and accountability for output quality
Ownership mindset — takes responsibility for end-to-end delivery
Ability to manage multiple priorities across close, tax and reporting
Pragmatic and solution-oriented
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Good stakeholder communication (including working with advisors and internal teams)
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📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Victoria)
🏢 Seeing Machines
📍 Victoria