Senior Accountant

Job title : Senior Accountant
Location : Sydney
Job type : Contract or Temp
Contact name : Laura Ruddlesden
Contact email : lruddlesden@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : LR1224252
About the role: 
An exciting immediate start opportunity within a luxury clothing company currently exists in order to fill a key role in their Finance team. Taking a hands-on approach, this role would be ideal for an experienced and driven Finance Manager with strong accounting knowledge who can assist the CFO with company accounting tasks and support the wider business across a broad range of activities.

The responsibilities: 
We are seeking an experienced and driven Finance Manager with strong accounting knowledge who can assist the CFO with company accounting tasks and support the wider business across a broad range of activities. Reporting into the CFO,  your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);
  • Financial reporting and General Ledger Management. 
  • Lead the preparation and consolidation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
  • Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of General Ledgers (GLs), taking the initiative to integrate and streamline accounts.
  • Drive the annual budgeting process and continuous forecasting activities.
  • Cash flow and foreign currency management
  • Manage cash flow planning and ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
  • Handle transactions involving imports from Europe and the US, managing foreign currency exchange effectively.
  • Optimize the company’s capital structure and working capital.
  • Maintain hands-on involvement in the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
  • Stakeholder engagement and operational collaboration.
  • Work closely with sales and operations teams to support business initiatives.
  • Serve as a financial liaison, providing insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Utilize the ERP system to streamline financial processes and reporting.
  • Month-End close and consolidations. 
  • Run the month-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Manage consolidations of financial statements for comprehensive reporting.
The successful applicant will have:  
Ideally, you will be a fully CA/CPA Qualified Accounting professional or studying towards, and will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as your ability to interact and engage cross functionally within the business will be crucial to your success. Additionally, you will have strong Microsoft Excel skills,  had experience working in a complex & dynamic environment and possess a positive "can-do" work ethic.

About the Client: Our client is an instantly recognisable name residing within the retail industry. With a diverse portfolio, they boast an array of well-known products & brands.

How to Apply:
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Laura Ruddlesden on 0488 756 943  or lruddlesden@sharpandcarter.com.au, quoting Ref No LR1224252