Company Overview This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected Australian private group with a diversified portfolio of operating entities. With a strong reputation for excellence, long-term growth and disciplined financial governance, the organisation operates across a complex multi-entity structure and is committed to best‑practice reporting, compliance and continuous improvement.
You will be joining a collaborative and high‑performing Corporate Finance team that partners closely with divisional stakeholders to drive integrity, insight and commercial rigour across the business.
The Role Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Group Accountant plays a critical role in delivering accurate and compliant group reporting across 80+ entities. This position offers exposure to technical accounting, tax, consolidation and governance within a sophisticated, multi‑entity environment.
This is a high‑impact role suited to someone who enjoys ownership, technical depth and partnering across a broad stakeholder group.
Responsibilities
Manage the monthly ledger close process and review divisional month‑end reporting
Prepare annual consolidated financial statements across 80+ entities
Deliver bi‑monthly consolidated balance sheet reporting (including US reporting requirements)
Support year‑end planning, statutory reporting and audit readiness
Prepare tax effect accounting and deferred tax calculations
Coordinate BAS, ATO reporting (including TPAR and Payment Times Reporting) and other compliance requirements
Assist in managing statutory, tax and regulatory obligations across the group
Provide technical accounting guidance including application of AASB 15 and AASB 16
Maintain entity structures within the consolidation system and support ERP enhancements
Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, controls and documentation
Manage intercompany loan reconciliations and working capital transfers
The Candidate
CPA or CA qualified
5+ years’ experience within a Chartered Accounting environment
Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of Australian Accounting Standards
Experience working in a multi‑entity or group consolidation environment
Exposure to financial consolidation systems and ERP platforms (Sage Intacct highly regarded)
Advanced Excel capability
High attention to detail with strong analytical capability
Confident stakeholder engagement skills
Able to manage multiple deadlines in a structured, organised manner
How to apply If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via the link or reach out for a confidential discussion to Keeley Frawley at
kfrawley@sharpandcarter.com.au .
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