Job Description
We're working with a growing ASX-listed manufacturing business to find their next Senior Financial Accountant. This is a broad, hands-on role reporting directly to the CFO, with genuine exposure to the Executive team and real scope to influence how the finance function operates.
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If you're CA or CPA qualified with solid ASX reporting experience and you're after a role that goes well beyond routine reporting, this one's worth a look.
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What the role involves:
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Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, including consolidations, eliminations and intercompany reporting across the corporate structure.
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Supporting Board and Executive reporting, plus ASX continuous disclosure obligations and investor presentation materials.
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Coordinating the audit process and acting as a key point of contact for external auditors.
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Managing tax compliance across GST, FBT, PAYG, superannuation, WorkCover and R&D;, including liaison with tax agents and relevant government bodies.
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Supporting company secretarial and governance activities, including ASIC compliance.
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Managing cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning, including a rolling 12-month view, and monitoring banking facilities and covenant compliance.
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Maintaining fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules, and supporting capital expenditure analysis and investment appraisals.
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Acting as the finance lead on payroll reporting and workforce analytics, including labour cost reporting and payroll KPIs.




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Identifying opportunities to improve systems, automation and reporting across the finance function.
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Partnering closely with the CFO and leadership team, and building strong working relationships across Sales and Operations.
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What you'll bring:
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CA or CPA qualification, with proven experience in a Senior Financial Accountant or similar role within an ASX-listed environment - this is a must.
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Experience within a manufacturing, agribusiness or food production environment is also essential.
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Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting knowledge, with experience preparing financial statements and supporting audits.
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A solid understanding of tax compliance and treasury management, including covenant and facility reporting.
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Advanced Excel and financial systems skills.
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Exposure to payroll reporting and workforce analytics is a plus.
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A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work both strategically and hands-on.
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Why this one's worth considering:
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Melbourne CBD location. Only 2 days onsite per week.
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Direct exposure to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team
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A role that spans financial control, treasury, compliance and commercial support
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A genuine opportunity to shape systems and processes as the business continues to grow.
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It's a team-oriented culture with real scope for career progression.
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📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Victoria)
🏢 Ambition Recruitment
📍 Victoria