Senior Accountant
Keolis Bus South Australia and LinkSA operate essential metropolitan, regional, school transport and charter services across South Australia. As part of the global Keolis Group, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable and sustainable transport solutions while supporting our people, passengers and communities.
Now we are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Accountant, a full-time role but also part-time is available for the right candidate, reporting to the Head of Finance, based at our Mt Barker Office.
This role is responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end accounting function, including team oversight, financial reporting, and monitoring of operational performance. Deliver accurate and timely financial insights through month-end processes, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance activities. Partner with internal stakeholders to provide finance and administration support, driving efficiency, continuous improvement, and informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
· Lead and manage the Administration team to ensure efficient and accurate office operations across the SA function
· Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, ensuring integrity of all financial data and outputs
· Oversee end-to-end finance operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Asset Management
· Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
· Manage the preparation of month-end and year-end processes, including journals, accruals, and reporting packs
· Take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, including variance analysis and insights
· Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements including BAS, payroll tax, FBT, and superannuation
· Monitor and strengthen internal controls, audit processes, and risk management practices
· Provide leadership, guidance, and performance management to finance and administration team members
· Act as a key liaison with internal stakeholders and external parties (auditors, regulators, vendors) to resolve financial matters effectively
Essential Experience & Qualifications
· Have the right to work in Australia
· Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
· Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar Senior Accountant or Finance role, preferably within a service-based or operational environment
· Demonstrated experience using ERP/accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
· Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance
· Experience overseeing end-to-end finance functions including AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations and reporting
Desirable
· Have good initiative and supervising or team leading experiences
· Experience with analysis, new project implementation and costing modelling
· Professional membership or working towards CPA, CA, or equivalents
· Experience within public transport or government-contracted service environments
· Exposure to sustainability, environmental or emissions reporting frameworks
What We Offer
· Competitive remuneration package
· Collaborative and values-driven culture
· Diverse metropolitan and regional operational environment
· Career development and long-term growth opportunities within the Keolis Group
· Opportunity to shape the future of sustainable public transport in SA
Apply Now
Confidential telephone enquiries are welcome to call on 0420 842 ***. If you pride yourself on your work ethic, have the skills and experience necessary and want to work with a great team, please click “apply now\"