Our client is a large, highly successful Australian business operating within a complex and dynamic environment. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, financial integrity, and sustainable growth, the organisation is recognised as a leader within its sector and offers a collaborative, high-performing culture where finance plays a critical role in driving business outcomes.
The Role Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a pivotal position within the finance function, responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, leading the month-end close process, and maintaining a robust control environment. The role will partner closely with key stakeholders across the business, providing technical accounting expertise while supporting strategic decision-making in a complex, multi-entity environment.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the end-to-end month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare monthly management reports and statutory financial statements
- Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to senior leadership
- Manage balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls
- Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure reporting
- Coordinate external audits and act as the primary liaison for auditors
- Manage compliance obligations including BAS, GST, FBT, and income tax requirements
- Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and regulatory obligations
- Drive process improvement initiatives across finance systems and reporting processes
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis through the provision of accurate financial information
- Provide technical accounting guidance and mentorship within the finance team
- CA or CPA qualification
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Minimum 4 to 6 years' accounting experience, including experience in a senior accounting capacity
- Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and statutory reporting requirements
- Proven experience managing month-end close processes and financial reporting
- Experience working within large, complex, multi-entity organisations
- Advanced Excel and ERP system experience
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail
- Experience from a Big 4 accounting firm and/or exposure to agribusiness, food production, manufacturing, or similarly complex industries will be highly regarded
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now via the link or reach out for a confidential discussion to Keeley Frawley at kfrawley@sharpandcarter.com.au.
