Senior Financial Accountant - Global Manufacturing organisation | Geelong | Up to $135k + Super Your new company: An established and growing product-based business is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join its Geelong finance team. Operating within an international environment, the organisation offers stability, strong leadership and the opportunity to play a key role in financial reporting and business performance. This position is ideally suited to a technically robust accountant looking to take ownership of reporting and compliance responsibilities while continuing to develop their commercial capabilities.

Your new role: Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting, compliance and financial operations across the business.

Key responsibilities include

- Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
- Balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and provisions
- Month-end and year-end close activities
- Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting
- Variance analysis and performance reporting
- BAS preparation and statutory compliance requirements
- Supporting external audits and tax compliance processes
- Monitoring working capital and cash flow performance
- Assisting with foreign currency transactions and international reporting requirements
- Driving process improvement initiatives and strengthening financial controls




- Providing support and guidance across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions What you'll need to succeed:
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
- CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion)
- Experience in a Senior Financial Accountant, Financial Accountant or similar role
- Strong financial reporting and month-end accounting experience
- Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, compliance and audit processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
- A hands-on approach and the ability to work across a broad range of finance activities Experience within manufacturing, distribution, FMCG, agribusiness or a product-based environment will be highly regarded. What you'll get in return:
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Geelong-based role
- Salary package of up to $135,000 plus superannuation
- Exposure to an international business environment
- Direct mentoring from an experienced CFO
- Broad financial accounting and commercial exposure
- Stable and supportive team culture
- Opportunity to influence reporting, systems and process improvements What you need to do now: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email Hays Business Director Finance – Adam Swinton at [email protected]. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #3021500

📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Geelong)
🏢 Hays
📍 Geelong