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Senior accountant (melbourne)

Melbourne
Sharp & Carter
Accountant
Posted: 28 November
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The Organisation

Our client is a global business with strong ANZ growth and ongoing investment in systems and operational excellence. They are now seeking a Senior Accountant who can bring structure, insight, and reliability to a fast-moving commercial setting.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance ANZ, this role acts as a key operational backbone to the finance function. As the Senior Accountant and 2IC, you will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations while supporting the delivery of accurate reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role blends financial administration, customer and commercial support, systems management, and FP&A; assistance. You’ll also play an important part in preparing the business for its upcoming SAP S/4 HANA implementation, ensuring data integrity and process readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Compliance

- Oversee core financial processes including AP monitoring, payment reviews, journals, and cash position management
- Maintain accurate financial records and support statutory and tax compliance across AU/NZ
- Support internal and external audit requirements and coordinate stocktake processes
- Manage vendor onboarding, credit checks, insurance renewals, and contract registers
- Provide support for BAS, payroll tax, FBT, income tax, workcover and related filings

Commercial & Customer Support

- Work closely with commercial, supply chain and customer service teams to resolve billing, pricing, and master data issues
- Manage customer-related financial activities including discounts, agreements, and promotional setups
- Investigate revenue leakage, resolve invoicing issues, and maintain accurate product and customer data

Expense Management & Systems

- Administer corporate card programs, fuel cards, E-tags and Concur expense systems
- Produce expense reporting and insights using PowerBI, highlighting areas for cost control
- Support process improvements and help strengthen internal controls

FP&A; & Reporting Support

- Assist with budgeting and forecasting cycles
- Contribute to monthly P&L; reviews and variance analysis with cost centre leaders
- Support Capex planning and tracking
- Assist in preparing financial insights for operational and strategic decision-making

Business Partnering & Process Improvement

- Collaborate across the business to improve workflow efficiency and financial accuracy
- Promote a proactive finance culture and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Contribute to system optimisation efforts, including readiness for SAP S/4 HANA

The Ideal Candidate

- Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or similar
- 8-10+ years' experience across financial operations, accounting, or FP&A;
- Strong technical knowledge of AU/NZ accounting and compliance requirements
- Proficient with ERP systems; SAP or S/4 HANA experience advantageous
- Strong Excel skills and experience working with PowerBI or similar reporting tools
- Confident communicator with the ability to partner across functions
- Hands‑on, detail‑focused, and comfortable managing a broad scope of responsibilities

To Apply

To apply online, please click the appropriate link below.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Alex Cox at.

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