Hero Calling | Financial Accountant | 6–7 Month Contract
Calling all heroes (immediately available accountants), we recruiting on behalf of a prominent organisation for an experienced Financial Accountant to provide critical support across calendar year-end and audit. This is an excellent 6–7 month contract for a technically solid, dependable accountant who can step into an established finance function and provide a genuine safe pair of hands through a busy reporting period.
Fact File:
Role:
Financial Accountant
Contract Type:
6–7 Month Contract
Start Date:
Ideally second week of October
Contract End:
Early May ****
Rate:
$75ph + Super
Location:
Perth – South of the River
Industry:
Large, Complex Organisation
Key Focus:
Financial Accounting, Year-End & Audit
Availability:
Candidates must be able to commit through the key audit period
About the Role:
Joining an established finance team, you will provide hands-on financial accounting support ahead of the incumbent Financial Accountant commencing paternity leave at the end of November.
Starting during October will allow for a comprehensive handover before interim audit commences in November, followed by calendar year-end and the broader external audit cycle.
This is a delivery-focused role suited to an experienced Financial Accountant who can quickly understand an established environment, take ownership of their responsibilities and ensure deadlines are met throughout a critical reporting period.
Key Responsibilities:
Support month-end and calendar year-end close processes.
Prepare journals,



accruals and other financial accounting adjustments.
Complete balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
Prepare financial reporting schedules and supporting documentation.
Assist with interim and year-end audit requirements.
Prepare audit workpapers and respond to auditor information requests.
Investigate and resolve accounting and reconciliation issues.
Maintain strong financial controls and supporting documentation.
Work closely with internal finance stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines.
Provide broader financial accounting support as required.
Short but Sweet:
We are seeking a technically strong and dependable Financial Accountant with:
CA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
Strong hands-on financial accounting experience.
Proven month-end and year-end reporting capability.
Previous exposure to external audit and audit workpapers.
Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience.
Experience within a medium-to-large or complex organisation.
Exposure to large ERP environments and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Strong Excel and analytical skills.
Commercial, government, education and not-for-profit backgrounds all considered.
A track record of delivering consistently through busy reporting periods.
Genuine commitment to seeing the contract through to May ****.
Due to the timing of year-end and audit,
leave flexibility will be limited during January and February
. The organisation does, however, have an approximately
two-week Christmas shutdown
.
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