Senior Financial Accountant (ASX)

Michael Page

Chadstone, Melbourne VIC (Hybrid)

Financial Accounting and Reporting (Accounting)

Contract/Temp

120k to 140k p.a.

Balance Sheet

Accounting

Accounting Standards

Own key month-end, balance-sheet, compliance and audit processes, ensures accounting treatments comply with Group policies and applicable accounting standards, and builds effective relationships across Operations, Merchandise, Sales, Marketing and Group Finance.

Client Details

My client is a leading ASX retailer.

Description

Lead the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, month-end close activities, and accounting processes for a large multi-site business segment.

Prepare and review month-end journals, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and approval requirements.

Own balance sheet integrity through high-quality reconciliations, investigation of variances, and resolution of aged or unsupported items.

Analyse monthly financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior year results, providing insightful variance commentary and recommendations.

Coordinate external audit processes, manage audit deliverables, respond to auditor queries, and ensure remediation actions are completed.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and corporate governance policies, including advising on complex accounting matters.

Drive process improvement, automation, and reporting enhancements to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve business insights.

Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide accounting advice, financial analysis, reporting, and decision-support.

Support system implementations, upgrades, and the development of tools and processes that improve operational and financial performance.

Lead, coach, and develop a Financial Accountant, ensuring effective work allocation, strong controls, and ongoing capability development.

Profile

Tertiary degree in accounting/finance or related

CA/CPA qualification

Exposure to retail/FMCG/inventory heavy environments would be ideal

Demonstrated experience owning month end close and financial reporting

Strong grasp of technical accounting and accounting standards

Mid Tier/Big 4 Audit background a bonus

People leadership experience highly valued but not requisite

Strong communication is non-negotiable, while this is a technical role, you will partner with operations, sales, marketing, merchandise and need to build relationships here.

Job Offer

120,000 to 140,000 + Super

Immediate start

Scope for perm after the initial 12 months

Work closely with a superb GM in this BU

Exposure to a complex, fast paced ASX environment

Onsite parking

Hybrid working

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For a confidential discussion about this role contact William Harris on 0466534114