Macquarie Health Corporation is a leading operator of private hospitals in Australia. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Financial Accountant to join the Corporate Accounting Team on a permanent basis.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a fantastic opportunity to assume a leadership role in a progressive organisation. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will be a member of the corporate finance team. You will have end to end responsibility for driving month end (period end) and year-end Balance Sheet (GL) Reconciliation and statutory financial reporting, ensuring General ledger integrity and overall assistance with the group accounting and financial reporting function.

DUTIES

You will work with a variety of stakeholders, including the hospital admin and finance managers, external auditors, corporate managers, directors and other business unit managers. You will play a pivotal role in delivering the Financial Statements prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting standards (AASBs) and related Statutory & Regulatory returns.

Specific duties include:

- Performing full balance sheet reconciliation and prepare Special/General Purpose Financial Reports for various entities.
- Preparation of the group statutory accounts ensuring compliance with all the accounting standards and statutory,



professional and legislative requirements
- Reviewing and resolving balance sheet reconciliation and reporting issues, and ongoing maintenance of the group chart of accounts.
- Assisting with lease accounting (AASB16) for group of entities and preparation of tax effect accounting for the individual and head company.
- Manage the coordination of the year end audit process with the other team members.
- Providing fact-based recommendations for improvement in reporting, accounting and general ledger practices.

KEY SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

- CA/CPA qualified with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a chartered accounting firm.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with statutory reporting, audit, income tax and tax effect accounting
- Previous experience in consolidation and intercompany reconciliations preferred.
- Previous ERP experience, advanced technical and accounting skills are essential along with strong written and verbal communication coupled with positive commercial acumen.
- Self-motivated and has the ability to take responsibility for deliverables and work to deadlines.

We are looking for someone who can preferably start immediately.

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📌 Financial Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Macquarie Health
📍 Sydney