Role Purpose
The Senior Financial Accountant will play an important role in the preparation & maintenance of financial data at Nexon, reporting to the Group Finance Manager. They will be responsible for assisting to maintain accurate financial records, implementing financial policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This position will collaborate closely with the finance team, senior management, and department heads to provide accurate & timely financial insights to drive business growth and profitability. This role also has an element of Project Management with the accounting for revenue and COGS across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Financial Reporting: Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and compliance with accounting principles. Preparation of monthly group and departmental reporting with a focus on accuracy and business insights. Recognition of expense and revenue accruals. Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations. Work closely with AP and Payroll staff to ensure correct coding of transactions.
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant financial, accounting and tax regulations, laws, and industry standards. Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and implement necessary changes to maintain compliance.
* Accounting for Revenue and COGS: Reconciling revenue, cost of goods sold and margins for multiple projects across the business. Includes reconciling WIP and Time & Materials invoicing; end of month general journals and accounting adjustments; working closely with GM's of various operational divisions to understand project status; analysing project billings, revenue, and utilisation and determining impact on profitability; analysing variances for end of month performance reviews; reconciling affected Balance Sheet accounts.
* Coaching: Manage and develop the junior accountant, providing guidance, coaching, review and support. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.
* Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate financial information to senior management, department heads, and other stakeholders. Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to support decision‐making.
* External Stakeholder Management: Work with the Group Finance Manager to manage external stakeholders such as Auditors/Tax Agents, aiding in audit/tax return preparation and project management. Review of Monthly BAS/PAYG lodgements with ATO.
* Process Improvement: Work with the Group Finance Manager to design best practice processes and internal controls. Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness.
* Financial Analysis/Ad hoc: Conduct in‐depth financial analysis of actual results to identify trends, opportunities and risks. Provide accurate and timely reports to senior management, highlighting key findings and recommendations. Respond to queries from Senior Leadership and non‐financial stakeholders promptly and accurately.
Experience & Knowledge
* Qualifications: CA/CPA qualified accountant with solid understanding of revenue recognition accounting standards and principles.
* Experience: Minimum of 4 years accounting experience in business services or broad accounting roles. Experience in writing technical papers, particularly in the M&A space. Experience in MS Dynamics highly desirable.
* Industry Experience: Ideally sector‐specific experience in accounting for Revenue and COGS across Professional Services and Advisory.
* Financial Acumen: Ability to analyse large datasets, intermediate to high‐level Excel skills in processing high volumes of data between subledger and main ledger systems.
* Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to both finance and non‐finance stakeholders.
* Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail.
* Mindset: Passion for growth and learning, combined with a process improvement mindset. Ability to prioritise work given time deadlines and to demonstrate ownership of duties and take on ad hoc tasks.
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