Senior Financial Accountant

Job title : Senior Financial Accountant
Location : Sydney
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Ellen Mezger
Job reference : 1150001
About the role 
An opportunity has arisen for a strong Financial Accountant to join a respected and well- established retail organisation who have seen great growth over the last 12 months. Taking a hands-on approach, this role will be responsible for the month end process, looking into cleaning up the balance sheet and working on multiple projects as the business is going through a restructure due to organic growth.  This role reports to the Finance Manager and works closely with another Senior Financial Accountant and an Accountant.  With career progression across the group team and several business units they are a fantastic organisation to begin your commercial career in.

The Responsibilities
Reporting into the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
  • Month end management reporting
  • Month end reconciliations
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Performance and variance analysis
  • Communicating necessary financial information to support business decisions
  • Business partnering across wider business
  • Consolidation of business unit reporting
  • Accounting advisory 
  • Ad-hoc projects
The successful applicant with have
  • CA/CPA qualified, or studying towards
  • Experience in a financial accounting role
  • Retail/Consumer Goods business experience highly preferrable (not essential)
  • SAP system experience (Essential) 
  • Willing to be challenged and proactive in their approach
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and examples of prior stakeholder management experience
How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ellen Mezger on emezger@sharpandcarter.com.au