Job Description
/n Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group /n /n About SJ Group /n At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life. /n /n A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision. /n /n Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come. /n /n About SMEC /n We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future. /n /n We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve. /n /n

About the Role
/n We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our Melbourne-based finance team on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded, technically strong accountant to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, supporting month-end and year-end processes, and contributing to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across the Group. /n /n Working within a collaborative and diverse workplace, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the integrity of our financial information while partnering with stakeholders across the business. /n /n Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: /n /n
- Reporting to the relevant Finance leadership team, you will be responsible for a broad range of financial accounting and reporting activities, including: /n




- Preparing and reviewing detailed and complex account reconciliations to ensure appropriate financial controls are maintained and the integrity of account balances is preserved. /n
- Analysing, preparing and completing key monthly accounting transactions and reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of monthly financial results. /n
- Supporting the timely preparation of accurate monthly and year-end financial statements for the Group, including analysis and commentary on financial results. /n
- Preparing and reviewing consolidated financial reports and supporting associated reporting requirements. /n
- Investigating accounting, process and data issues and developing practical, solutions-focused outcomes. /n
- Contributing to process improvement initiatives, finance projects and integration activities across the Group. /n
- Identifying opportunities to improve finance systems, reporting processes and automation. /n
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support strong financial management. /n
- Working collaboratively across the finance team, providing support where required during periods of competing priorities, deadlines and workloads. /n /n /n About You /n You will be a CA/CPA-qualified accountant with typically 5+ years' post-qualification experience across financial accounting, management accounting and financial reporting. /n /n You will bring:



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- A degree or relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. /n
- CA or CPA qualification. /n
- Experience gained within a professional services and/or industry environment. /n
- Strong knowledge of accounting, business and financial management principles. /n
- Demonstrated experience preparing, analysing and reviewing financial statements and reconciliations. /n
- Experience with consolidated financial reporting. /n
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach. /n
- Excellent Excel skills, including experience with data modelling and tools such as Power Query. /n
- Experience with ERP, consolidation and financial reporting systems, or a strong aptitude for learning new systems quickly. /n /n /n Why Join Us? /n This is an opportunity to join a collaborative finance environment where your technical expertise, commercial thinking and commitment to continuous improvement will be valued. /n You will be exposed to a broad range of financial accounting activities, Group reporting, systems and process improvement initiatives, and will have the opportunity to work with stakeholders across the organisation. /n /n For a confidential conversation please reach out to Ami: [email protected] /n /n To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers /n /n Link to

benefits:
http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC /n /n SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible work

📌 Financial Accountant, Group Finance (Melbourne)
🏢 Smec
📍 Melbourne