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, reporting to the Head of Finance. This full‐time role is 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. You will deliver accurate and timely financial insights through month‐end processes, budgeting, forecasting and compliance activities, partnering with internal stakeholders to provide finance and administration support and drive continuous improvement and informed decision‐making.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Administration team to ensure efficient and accurate office operations across the South Australian 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.
* Have good initiative and supervisory or team‐leading experience.
* 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
* 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 South Australia.
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