Job Description

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Sony is one of the world’s most recognised consumer electronics brands, built on a legacy of innovation and quality. Our business spans the full entertainment ecosystem — from TV, audio and digital imaging to professional products, music, film and gaming and more.

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We’re looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join our team, responsible for delivering financial reporting, tax compliance and statutory requirements across our AU & NZ entities. This role has a strong focus on tax accounting, tax compliance, statutory reporting and external audit, and would be ideal for a qualified accountant who has experience working across both technical accounting and commercial finance.

About the Role Tax Compliance & Tax Accounting n

Coordinate corporate income tax returns and tax accounting activities in collaboration with external tax advisors

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Prepare/review BAS and FBT returns, ensuring accurate and timely lodgement

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Prepare quarterly and year-end income tax accounting, including tax provisions, calculations and supporting reconciliations

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Liaise with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders on tax compliance, tax accounting and related matters

Statutory Reporting & External Audit n

Assist with statutory reporting and year-end external audit activities

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Contribute to the preparation of statutory financial statements

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Act as a key finance contact for external auditors

Month-End & Financial Reporting n

Prepare/review month-end journals and balance sheet accounts

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Analyse P&L; movements and variances against budget and forecast

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Provide clear financial analysis and commentary on key movements and accounting matters

Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Support n

Prepare monthly forecasts and annual budgets for assigned cost centres.

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Partner with business units and cost centre owners to understand expense trends and identify cost-control opportunities.

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Review and update monthly rolling cash flow forecasts.

Process Improvement n

Partner closely with offshore finance teams to ensure reporting and compliance deliverables are accurate and timely.

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Identify opportunities to improve finance processes through automation, standardisation and process simplification.

About You n

A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

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3–5 years' relevant accounting experience

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Solid knowledge of tax accounting and tax compliance, particularly corporate income tax, GST and FBT

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Strong understanding of statutory financial reporting and audit requirements, ideally with experience working with external auditors

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Strong financial reporting, reconciliation and analytical skills.

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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence liaising with tax advisors, auditors, internal stakeholders and regional finance teams

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At Sony, you’ll join an exciting team with ongoing training and opportunities to grow and invest in your career. It’s a fast-paced environment with high productivity and high expectations, but we're well rewarded with great colleagues, recognition, and a fun and flexible work culture. Of, course we also have a host of fantastic benefits, including hybrid working and product discounts.

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📌 Financial Accountant (Surry Hills)
🏢 Sony
📍 Surry Hills