Senior Financial Accountant Job
We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our finance team in Adelaide. This role will act as a key anchor for financial control, tax, audit compliance, and general ledger integrity.
This is a broad, high-trust role with real scope to grow into a business partner. The successful candidate will work across a wide range of finance functions—month-end close, reconciliations, tax and compliance support, audit coordination, and stakeholder engagement—while also supporting business decision-making through close coordination with the FP&A Manager and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and review journal entries (payroll accruals, bonus provisions, prepaid insurance, PPV, novated leases, intercompany, inventory amortisation, etc.)
* Ensure transaction integrity of trial balance coding for multiple entities.
Monthly Reconciliation and Compliance Support
* Lead monthly reconciliation of payroll liabilities, tax balances (GST, FBT, income tax), inventory, GRNI, and COGS roll over annual review other key GL accounts.
* Review and resolve exceptions and aged balances in coordination with shared services
Audit Coordination & Statutory Reporting
* Act as the primary contact for external auditors, including DS, DP, and consolidated file reviews
* Prepare supporting documentation and respond to audit queries
* Assist in annual statutory account preparation and compliance certifications
Cashflow & Payment Oversight
* Review payment runs, assist with Corpay international remittance, and support cashflow forecasting
* Help assess vendor credit terms and coordinate internal approvals
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Professional Qualification: CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent
* Experience: 5+ years in financial accounting, audit coordination, and compliance (ideally in manufacturing, shared services, or multi-entity environments)
* Technical Skills: Strong understanding of AASB/IFRS, general ledger ownership, and control environments
* Systems: Confident using ERP and BI tools (Oracle, Micropay, QlikView, OBIEE, Power BI, LeaseQuery, Excel)
* Mindset: Self-starter, adaptable, and solution-focused—able to manage shifting priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders
* Communication: Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; able to operate across finance, ops, and group teams with clarity and confidence
Benefits
This is a high-visibility role within a dynamic finance team. You'll work closely with senior leaders, gain exposure across international operations, and play a key role in strengthening Boart Longyear's financial foundation during a critical post-separation period.