Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

MPAU Finance | Melbourne, Victoria, AU

Posted 20 days ago

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Description

This Senior Accountant role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, audit coordination, reconciliations and month-end activities within a dynamic finance team. This contract position offers a role to apply your accounting expertise with a fast-paced, top tier brand.


A leading ASX-listed company operating within the retail industry.


Description



  • Manage and process financial transactions with accuracy and efficiency.

  • Prepare and maintain financial reports and statutory financial statements.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors.

  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

  • Support month-end and year-end close processes.

  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.

  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations and internal controls.

  • Partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial insights and support business decision-making.

  • Respond to queries relating to financial data, reporting and finance processes.

  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiency.


Profile



  • Previous experience in a Financial Accountant or Senior Accountant position.

  • Strong financial reporting and reconciliation experience.

  • Demonstrated exposure to month-end and year-end close processes.

  • Experience liaising with external auditors and managing audit requirements.

  • Sound understanding of Australian accounting standards and compliance requirements.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across the business.

  • Advanced Excel skills and exposure to ERP systems.

  • Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative finance team.


Job Offer



  • Competitive hourly rate depending on experience.

  • Hybrid 3/2 working arrangement in CBD.

  • Broad exposure across financial reporting, compliance and business partnering.

  • Temporary contract offering flexibility and valuable experience in a highly regarded, listed retail organisation.

  • Opportunity to contribute to a key department within the organisation.


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