Job Description
Senior Financial Accountant | Second-Time Mover Suited n
Take ownership of financial reporting, compliance, budgeting and audit activities. Contribute to continuous improvements within a household name.
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Our client is an Australian retail/wholesaler.
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Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting financial reports, ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved
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Take ownership of month-end reporting activities, providing detailed financial analysis and insights to support effective business decision-making
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Coordinate and consolidate budgeting activities across the organisation, including operating expenditure, headcount planning, capital expenditure forecasts and board reporting packs
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Manage key compliance obligations including BAS, FBT, payroll tax, WorkCover, ABS reporting and other statutory requirements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory deadlines
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Support the preparation of statutory financial statements, income tax requirements and year-end reporting obligations in partnership with external advisors and internal stakeholders
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Play a key role in the external audit process, preparing audit schedules, responding to auditor queries and ensuring all necessary documentation is provided in a timely manner
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Oversee and review payroll-related reporting, acting as a key finance contact for payroll matters while ensuring the accuracy of personnel and headcount reporting
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Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders across the business to provide ad hoc analysis, financial insights and support for business improvement initiatives and projects
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Identify and implement process improvements across financial accounting procedures, systems and controls to enhance efficiency, compliance and overall business performance
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CA or CPA qualified, with a tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
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Demonstrated experience within a Senior Financial Accountant, Financial Accountant or equivalent position, ideally with exposure to complex month-end and year-end reporting requirements
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Strong technical accounting knowledge, including financial reporting standards, statutory compliance, tax obligations and audit management
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Strong systems knowledge and capability, with capacity to adapt and learn as required
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Likely a high-performing first or second mover from chartered accounting looking to further develop within a commercially focused industry environment, or an experienced industry accountant seeking broader responsibilities
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Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate large data sets, produce meaningful financial analysis and improve reporting processes
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Exposure to inventory management and optimisation would be ideal
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Proven experience managing budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, with the commercial acumen to translate financial results into business insights
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A proactive and detail-oriented professional who can work autonomously, build strong stakeholder relationships and thrive in a cooperative, fast-paced environment while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset
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Attractive salary package of $120,000-$130,000 + superannuation.
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Close partnering with C-Suite and operations
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Variety beyond traditional accounting
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Permanent, full-time position in Northern Suburbs.
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WFH flexibility
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📌 Senior Financial Accountant | Second-Time Mover Suited (Melbourne)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Melbourne