Senior Financial Accountant

Macquarie Park

Up to $140,000 + Super

2 Days WFH

6 Month Contract

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join a global healthcare and medical business on an initial 6-month contract.

Working as part of a high-calibre and supportive finance team, you will take responsibility for day to day financial accounting activities while playing a key role in a significant finance transformation project.

Alongside managing month end processes and financial reporting, you will be responsible for documenting existing accounting procedures and overseeing the transition of these activities to an offshore Shared Services Centre.

This is a hands on role that will suit a technically strong finance professional who enjoys improving processes, taking ownership and managing change.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day to day financial accounting activities, including month-end close, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Maintain the integrity of financial records and ensure accounting processes are completed effectively.
• Review existing finance activities and identify opportunities to improve and standardise processes.
• Document detailed procedures and process workflows for all activities being transitioned.
• Take ownership of coordinating and managing the transfer of accounting responsibilities to the offshore Shared Services Centre.
• Develop training materials and deliver training to offshore team members.
• Oversee the transition to ensure processes are successfully embedded and operating effectively.

Skills & Experience

• CA / CPA qualified.
• Previous experience in a Senior Financial Accountant or Financial Accounting Manager position.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and hands-on experience across month-end activities.
• Demonstrated experience with journals, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience documenting accounting processes and procedures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with shared services, offshoring or finance transformation projects will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer?

• Join a well-established global healthcare and medical business.
• Work within a high-calibre and supportive finance team.
• Take ownership of an important finance transformation project.
• Opportunity to influence process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Flexible working arrangements, including 2 days working from home per week.
• Competitive remuneration of up to $140,000 + Super.
• Initial 6-month contract

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Senior Financial Accountant or Financial Accounting Manager looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.