About the role
An exciting opportunity within a multinational Media organisation currently exists in order to fill a key role in their finance team. This role will be be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial accounting report and analysis, as well technical accounting guidelines to assist senior stakeholders’ decisions. Furthermore, this role will have direct impact to how the organisation shapes strategies, and will provide exposure to multiple facets of finance and business stakeholders. It will suit someone with an attention to detail, business acumen, agility, and a solution-driven mindset. This role will commence as a 12 month contract with the view to permanency following this initial contract term.
The responsibilities
Reporting into the Head of Accounting, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);
- Assist the Head of Accounting with multiple finance projects. Ensure accurate and timely delivery of financial accounting data and report, including validation documentation and analysis.
- Provide basic technical accounting research to support finance risk and opportunity assessment and compliance, including drafting technical accounting memos.
- Build up effective working relationships to ensure accounting guidelines are addressing emerging business issues / requests; and the financial reporting reflect the true and fair view of a fast-evolving business.
- Be a key liaison for external auditors and consultants for various requests.
- Ad-hoc delivery of project work, such including systems updates and testing, as required
- Review processes and proactively find ways of improving processes from an efficiency and effective financial control perspective
Ideally, you will be a CA/CPA qualified accounting professional and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as your ability to interact and engage cross functionally within the business will be crucial to your success. You will be able to work cohesively within a team and also autonomously as well. Additionally, you will have proven experience in large & complex organisation previously, Media is preferred. In addition, a chartered accounting audit background (Big 4/Mid-Tier) will also be considered highly advantageous.
Additional benefits
- Substantial salary package
- Flexible working arrangements (i.e. work from home)
- Contract-to-perm role
- High level of exposure to the group senior leadership team
- Corporate training & true career development opportunities
- Ongoing learning & development programs
Our client is a multinational Media organisation. They have been branded as an “employer of choice” within their field, and have a dynamic & inclusive company culture.
How to apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jamie Burgess at jburgess@sharpandcarter.com.au or on 0439 014 028, quoting Ref No JB3791.
