Take ownership of Senior Financial Accounting in a hands-on role with CFO exposure and WFH Arrangements!

Your new company
An excellent prospect has become available for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join a well-established Sunshine Coast organisation on an initial 3-month contract. Starting ASAP, this full-time position reports directly to the CFO and offers the flexibility to work from home for up to 2 days per week. While there are no direct reports, you’ll play an key role in supporting the broader finance function and providing senior-level oversight across AP, AR and payroll.Your new role
This is a wide-ranging, hands-on position suited to an experienced accountant who can step in quickly and confidently manage senior financial accounting responsibilities.You will be responsible for:

- Managing key month-end and year-end accounting activities
- Producing accurate financial reporting and supporting management reporting requirements
- Providing meaningful financial analysis to support business decision-making
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow activities
- Managing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating financial variances
- Supporting the external audit process and coordinating information requirements
- Providing guidance and oversight across accounts payable, receivable and payroll
- Ensuring strong financial controls are maintained across the finance function
- Working through technical accounting matters and supporting appropriate accounting treatment




- Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve the quality of financial reporting.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this opportunity, you will be an experienced Senior Financial Accountant who can operate independently and build strong working relationships across the business.You will also have:

- CA or CPA qualification – essential
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
- Strong technical financial accounting experience
- Demonstrated month-end and year-end experience
- Experience preparing statutory financial statements
- A solid understanding of Australian Accounting Standards
- Previous involvement in external audits
- Experience providing oversight or senior support across AP, AR and payroll
- Strong reconciliation, financial control and analytical skills
- Confidence working across financial systems and Microsoft Excel.

What you'll get in return
Immediate startInitial 3-month contract with potential for extensionFull-time hoursFlexible working arrangements with up to 2 days WFHDirect exposure to the CFOBroad senior accounting responsibilitiesA hands-on position where you can make an immediate contribution.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.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're considering a new opportunity in Accounting & Finance, contact Hays for a confidential discussion about your career.#3026046

📌 Senior Financial Accountant (Sunshine Coast)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sunshine Coast