Senior Financial Accountant | Technical & Reporting Lead

Job title : Senior Financial Accountant | Technical & Reporting Lead
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : $140,000 - $145,000 + superannuation
Job reference : 1546888
The Company
Our client is a large multi-national with a vast Australian footprint. Spurred by a number of recent high-profile acquisitions and with a clear mandate for growth, they are well placed to continue this strong upward trajectory.

The Role
Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager and working closely with the Group FC and CFO, the focus of this role will be to:
  • Assess the accounting implications of business acquisitions (M&A)
  • Provide technical accounting advise to the wider finance function and business
  • Assist with the implementation of finance transformation projects
  • Support the building of a centre of excellence for the for the accounting function
  • Review processes to seek ways to improve manual touchpoints and introduce automation where appropriate
  • Act as a point of contact for external auditors on any technical accounting matters
The Candidate
You are CA or CPA qualified, having ideally started your career in a Big 4 or Mid-Tier audit environment. This has also (preferably) been complimented further with experience in a complex commercial organisation focusing on compliance, financial reporting and engaging with senior stakeholders across an organisation. Your interpersonal and communication skills are first class, allowing you to gain the confidence of and develop strong professional relationships with those above and below you. Candidates with current or previous experience in implementing IFRS16/AASB16 (Leases) are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply  
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jason Tran at jtran@sharpandcarter.com.au