Job Title: Financial Accountant
Location: Sydney CBD - Full-time in office
Department: Finance
Reporting To: Head of Finance
Company Overview
A global financial services business operating in the exchange-traded investment product space. The organisation provides a range of listed investment solutions across multiple asset classes and is part of a larger international financial group with a significant global presence.
The local business is in a strong growth phase and continues to expand its operational and finance capabilities in Australia.
Role Overview
This is a Financial Accountant role responsible for supporting financial operations across multiple entities within a shared services environment.
The role owns the month-end close process, financial reporting, and audit coordination, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial information across corporate and fund structures. It also plays a key role in maintaining strong financial controls and supporting ongoing process improvement initiatives.
You will work closely with internal finance teams, external auditors, and global stakeholders in a quick-paced and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End & Reporting
Own the month-end close process across multiple entities
Prepare and review journals, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers
Maintain month-end timelines and ensure deadlines are met
Assist with preparation of management and group reporting packs
Audit & Compliance
Support year-end and half-year audit processes
Coordinate audit requests and supporting documentation
Ensure compliance with accounting standards (AASB/IFRS) and internal controls
Operational Finance
Review accounts payable and payment processes
Support expense and credit card reconciliations
Contribute to financial control and process improvement initiatives
Required Experience




3-5 years' experience in financial accounting or audit
Experience with month-end close processes
Exposure to multi-entity environments desirable
Financial services or funds experience advantageous but not essential
Skills & Attributes
Strong technical accounting knowledge (AASB / IFRS)
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability
Experience with accounting systems (Xero or similar preferred)
Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CA or CPA qualified (or working towards completion)
Why This Role
Exposure to a global investment business operating in listed products
Ownership of end-to-end month-end and reporting processes
Strong audit and technical accounting development
Opportunity to improve and streamline finance processes
Direct access to senior finance leadership in a lean team environment
First 12 Months Success
Full ownership of month-end close delivery
Smooth execution of audit cycles
Improved quality of reporting and workpapers
Strong integration into group reporting processes
Visible uplift in financial controls and processes
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📌 Financial Accountant - Financial Services (Sydney)
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