Financial Accountant

Job title : Financial Accountant
Location : Brisbane
Job type : Contract or Temp
Job reference : 1188496
The Position 
Reporting to the Finance Manager and working within a team of talented finance professionals, you will be responsible for providing a range of technical accounting functions, primarily focused on financial accounting and reporting. You will work closely with other members in the accounting team and broader business with a collaborative approach to achieving financial reporting outcomes.
  
This opportunity is being offered as an initial 12 month fixed term contract; largely to support with navigating through the technical accounting challenges over the coming year.
  
Key Responsibilities
  • Month end & year end preparation, ensuring close and reporting timeframes are adhered to
  • Lead the preparation of the annual statutory financial statements and external audit process
  • Collaborate with the broader finance team to ensure financial management and accounting functions comply with relevant accounting standards
  • Provide guidance and input around relevant accounting issues and trends appropriate to the organisation, specifically AASB 16, AASB 3 and group consolidations
  • Perform end of month financial management reporting
Skills and Experience
  • CA/CPA Qualified
  • Technically strong with knowledge across accounting principles and standards
  • High level interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven track record in a financial accounting role previously
The Organisation
Sharp & Carter are proud to partner with this large not for profit organisation who provide critical support services to people in need.  They offer a friendly down to earth, collaborative work environment with a strong leadership team in place.  Head office is situated in the southern suburbs of Brisbane with a flexible and mature minded approach to work arrangements.
  
How to Apply
To apply please use the link below or for a confidential conversation contact Daniel Careless on 0411 955 700 or email dcareless@sharpandcarter.com.au