Senior Financial Accountant

Job title : Senior Financial Accountant
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : $120,000 to $130,000 Plus Superannuation Prorated
Contact name : Jonathon Prince
Contact email : jprince@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1629659
The Role
As the Senior Financial Accountant, you will provide key financial oversight and play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely financial information across a portfolio of managed entities. You will work closely with senior finance leaders, contribute to investment reporting and compliance, and support strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. The main responsibilities of the role will include but are not limited to the following.
  
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
  • Maintain and review financial records for investment and NZ entities
  • Oversee consolidations, IFRS compliance, and sustainability reporting
  • Manage Australian and NZ tax compliance and support tax planning
  • Support budgeting, reforecasting, and financial modelling
  • Lead cash flow forecasting and treasury operations for managed clients
  • Communicate financial data accurately and promptly to stakeholders
  • Foster effective cross-functional relationships internally and externally
  • Drive improvements in financial processes and reporting quality
  • Assist with strategic initiatives, including acquisitions and investment analysis
  • Support debt facility management, including compliance and hedge reporting
  • Assist with investor distributions and related reporting
  
The Candidate
To be successful in this role you will be a confident, solutions-focused accountant who brings both technical expertise and commercial awareness.  The ideal candidate is a CA or CPA-qualified accountant with experience in financial accounting—preferably in a multinational, investment, or asset management setting—who brings strong IFRS and tax knowledge (AU/NZ), treasury and debt reporting expertise, advanced Excel skills and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset with clear communication, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  
The Organisation
Our client is a well-established global wealth and asset manager offering investment solutions across public and private markets and looking for a high-calibre accountant to join their Australian & New Zealand team based in Melbourne.
  
How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Jonathon Prince