Key Role in Driving Finance Function Improvement
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced finance professional to join our team as a Financial Accountant. This role will be key in driving continuous improvement across the finance function, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making with insightful management accounting.
About Our Client
Our client is an innovative and rapidly expanding industrial manufacturing business, committed to delivering exceptional products and solutions to our clients. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, change-driven environment and is eager to contribute to the ongoing evolution of our finance function.
Responsibilities
* Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports and ensure all statutory and internal reporting requirements are met efficiently and effectively.
* Month-End Close: Manage the month-end close including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Budgeting and Forecasting: Contribute to the development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts. Work with key stakeholders to provide insights and improve financial planning accuracy.
* Analysis and Commentary: Analyse actuals versus budget/forecast and provide clear reporting and commentary to management.
* Tax and Compliance: Prepare and lodge BAS, PAYG, FBT, and other tax requirements.
* Audits and Queries: Liaise with external auditors during audits and respond to audit queries promptly.
* Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, systems, and controls to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and support scalability.
* Operational Partnership: Partner with operational teams to provide financial insights and help drive performance across the business.
Requirements
* Credentials: Degree in Accounting or Finance with CA/CPA certification
* Experience: Proven experience in financial accounting, with a strong understanding of management accounting
* Industry Experience: Experience within a fast-paced, industrial, or manufacturing environment is a plus
* Accounting Standards: Strong understanding of accounting standards, compliance, and tax obligations
* Skillset: High level of accuracy, analytical ability, and a solutions-focused mindset
* Mindset: A proactive, change-driven mindset with the ability to adapt and innovate
About the Job Offer
* Employment Type: Permanent, full-time role with long-term career potential
* Remuneration: Competitive salary and supportive management
* Growth Opportunities: A genuine opportunity to grow with a thriving business
* Industry Exposure: Exposure to a technical, hands-on industry
* Team Environment: A collaborative and improvement-focused team environment
* Influence: Opportunities to influence financial process enhancements and business outcomes