Senior Financial Accountant

Hays · Northern Suburbs Sydney NSW · Full time
Posted 6d ago

Senior Financial Accountant

Hays
~$138k(Estimated)
Up to $70 an hour + super
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Prepare consolidated management accounts, financial reporting and performance analysis, and support month-end and year-end close.
  • Manage cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, inventory reconciliations and financial controls.
  • Oversee payroll and tax compliance, liaise with auditors and stakeholders, and identify process improvements.

Immediate contract role within a growing consumer products business. Up to $70/hr + super, immediate start

Location: North Sydney
Rate: Up to $70 an hour + super
Contract Length: 3 months

An immediate opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join a high-growth consumer products business on an initial contract basis. Working closely with senior leadership, you will support core financial reporting, cash flow management, compliance activities and commercial finance initiatives during a busy period.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can quickly add value within a dynamic environment and confidently manage a broad range of financial responsibilities.
Your new role

  • Oversee the preparation of monthly consolidated group management accounts.
  • Deliver financial analysis and reporting on departmental and business performance.
  • Manage weekly cash flow reporting and monitoring activities.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes across the organisation.
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close procedures.
  • Review balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
  • Oversee inventory reconciliations and associated reporting.
  • Review payroll processes and statutory compliance requirements.
  • Manage BAS, PAYG and payroll tax reporting obligations.
  • Liaise with external auditors, advisors and regulatory bodies as required.
  • Partner with the Finance Director and operational stakeholders to provide financial insights and decision support.
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and controls.

What you'll need to succeed

  • CA or CPA qualified, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience within financial accounting, management accounting or finance leadership roles.
  • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
  • Experience managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow processes.
  • Exposure to inventory-based, product-led or multi-entity environments will be highly regarded.
  • Sound understanding of Australian tax and payroll compliance requirements.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Able to work independently and become productive quickly in a fast-paced environment.
  • Available to commence at short notice.

What you'll get in return

  • Immediate start available.
  • Contract assignment with flexibility depending on business requirements.
  • Broad role combining financial reporting, compliance and commercial support.
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.
  • Collaborative and fast-paced business environment.

What you need to do now
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Skills

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AdaptableAttention to detailAustralian tax complianceBalance sheet reconciliationsBas reportingBudgettingCash flow managementConsolidated accountsExcellent communication skillsFinancial analysisFinancial controlsFinancial reportingForecastingIndependent workingInventory reconciliationManagement accountingMonth-end closePayg reportingPayroll compliancePayroll taxProcess improvementStakeholder managementYear-end close

Licenses & certifications

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Certified practising accountant (cpa) qualificationChartered accountant (ca) qualification

Perks & benefits

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Flexible contract arrangementsOpportunity to work closely with senior leadership