Looking for more than another month-end role?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established global organisation within the financial services sector where finance is viewed as a genuine business partner. Reporting directly to an experienced CFO, you'll step into a highly visible position where your work will influence financial reporting, controls and process improvement across both the Australian and New Zealand businesses. The role is offered as a 12-month fixed term contract with the potential to make a real impact from day one.

What you'll be doing:

• Own key components of the month-end and year-end close process;

• Prepare journals, reconciliations and financial reporting packs;

• Complete complex balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances;

• Manage GST, BAS and tax reconciliations across Australia and New Zealand;

• Support statutory reporting and group reporting requirements;

• Work closely with auditors and external advisers;

• Assist with accounting across lending, funding facilities, treasury and financial instruments; and

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and reduce manual effort.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• CA or CPA qualification;

• Previous experience within the Australian financial services industry;

• Big 4 Audit or Advisory experience (highly regarded);

• Strong technical financial accounting skills and knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards;

• Exposure to tax, audit and internal controls within a regulated environment;

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience highly desirable;

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail; and

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Why this role?

• Report directly to a supportive and commercially minded CFO;

• High visibility across the finance function;

• Join a global business with a collaborative and high-performing team; and

• 12-month fixed term contract with an immediate opportunity to make an impact.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact details for Shanaye Buckles at u&u Shanaye.buckles@uandu.com reference number 46119.

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