Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Brisbane Western Suburbs
 
Company:
Sharp and Carter are proud to represent a privately owned organisation, recognised as a global leader in manufacturing. With over seven decades of experience, they have been supplying a diverse range of products to the construction sector, solidifying their reputation as an industry frontrunner.
 
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our client's dynamic finance team. The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in providing strategic financial support, ensuring accurate reporting, and facilitating decision-making processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in commercial analysis, financial reporting, and process optimization.
 
 
Key Responsibilities:


Decision Support:

• Provide expert commercial advice and support to the Head of Finance and Finance Manager
• Develop and review business cases, supporting the approval process, and assisting with delivery post-approval.
• Manage business working capital holdings and ensure compliance with corporate processes and guidelines.

Performance Management:

• Assist in the development, coordination, and control of long-term plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Manage operational improvements to meet business targets.
• Provide quality information and reporting to support decision-making.

Reporting:

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of monthly financial results.
• Complete all monthly reporting within the corporate consolidation tool.
• Provide analysis and commentary on financial results.
• Liaise with external auditors and assist in the audit of financial records.
• Complete intercompany account reconciliation processes and maintain the leased property register.
• Provide ad-hoc functional reporting.

Transactional Processing:

• Ensure efficient operation of financial transactional processes.
• Maintain integrity of Capital Expenditure WIP and Fixed Asset Register.
• Capitalize capital expenditure projects into the Fixed Asset Register.
• Determine asset impairment and revaluation.

Centers of Excellence:

• Manage banking and treasury activities, including FX hedging.
• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Complete all other statutory reporting as required.
• Manage internal controls and ensure business compliance.

Other Tasks:

• Perform ad-hoc duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting position, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• Bachelor of Commerce or similar degree.
• CPA/CA qualification.
• Previous experience with large ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP) desirable.
• Knowledge of relevant Australian Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Strong process design, development, and implementation skills.

Skills and Attributes:

• Demonstrated business and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ethical with a strong sense of integrity.
• Proven problem-solving ability and adaptability to change.

How to Apply:
Please apply online or submit your resume aallaway@sharpandcarter.com.au