Lead preparation of statutory financial statements, disclosures and technical accounting papers under Australian Accounting Standards
Prepare finance inputs for Appendix 4C, 4D, 4E and other ASX financial reporting requirements
Act as day-to-day point of contact for external auditors, coordinating audit schedules, supporting documentation and audit queries
Deliver Group tax and finance compliance requirements, working with external advisers where needed
Execute detailed month-end and year-end close, including general ledger integrity, group consolidations and supporting schedules
Prepare and review key balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances and resolve outstanding items
Support cash-flow forecasting and working-capital reporting through accurate financial data and analysis
Maintain and improve internal financial controls, accounting policies and month-end processes
Support the Finance leadership team on technical accounting, statutory reporting and other finance initiatives
Report to the Head of Finance & Performance with direct access to the CFO
Requirements
CA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification
Strong external audit, technical accounting or financial reporting background
Experience preparing statutory financial statements
Strong month-end, balance sheet reconciliation and financial control capability
Solid Excel and finance systems capability
Clear written and verbal communication
5+ years' relevant accounting experience
ASX-listed reporting experience,



either in industry or through external audit (nice to have; not necessary)
Technology, subscription or marketplace experience preferred
Exposure to PropTech, real estate, or B2B SaaS selling to SMBs/franchises (nice to have; not necessary)
Experience in fast-paced startup environments (nice to have; not necessary)
Experience marketing across multiple geographies and time zones (nice to have; not necessary)
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in statutory financial statement preparation, technical accounting, and compliance with Australian Accounting Standards. Proven ability to manage external audits, financial controls, and month-end processes while effectively communicating with finance leadership.
Highest-signal resume keywords
CA, CPA Or Equivalent Professional Accounting Qualification
Statutory Financial Statement Preparation
External Audit Coordination
Month-End Close And Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Strong Excel And Finance Systems Capability
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
Technical Accounting
Financial Reporting
General Ledger Integrity
Group Consolidations
Cash-Flow Forecasting
Financial Data Analysis
Internal Financial Controls
Accounting Policies
Month-End Processes
Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Soft Skills
Clear Written Communication
Clear Verbal Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
CA
CPA
Industry Keywords
Australian Accounting Standards
ASX Financial Reporting
Finance Compliance
PropTech
B2B SaaS
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📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Australia)
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📍 Australia