Melbourne | 5 month FTC role | Immediate Start

Join a large, national organisation operating at the intersection of automotive services, mobility, energy and technology.

This organisation plays an important role in keeping millions of Australians moving. Operating in a rapidly evolving sector, the business is investing in innovation, sustainability and future-focused mobility solutions.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, this role will play a key part in the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting across a complex and diverse group.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded Financial Accountant who enjoys working across a broad range of corporate accounting, treasury, reporting and financial control responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Month-end close, including journals, general ledger management and preparation of financial results;

• Assisting with the preparation and consolidation of monthly financial statements and management reporting;

• Weekly cashflow monitoring, forecasting and treasury reporting;

• Preparation of bank covenant compliance documentation;

• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of intercompany loan and investment reconciliations;

• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, including cashflow and balance sheet forecasting;

• Assisting with statutory reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards;

• Supporting year-end audit requirements and the Group's income tax obligations;

• Reviewing realised and unrealised gains and losses from hedging transactions;

• Working closely with stakeholders across the finance function and international subsidiaries;

• Developing and maintaining reporting templates and dashboards using Excel and Power BI; and

• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting and the efficiency of the month-end close.

About You:

You will be a CA or CPA qualified finance professional with strong technical accounting skills and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline;

• CA or CPA qualification, or equivalent;

• Experience in financial or corporate accounting within a medium to large organisation;

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability;

• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling;

• Experience with Power BI and financial reporting tools;

• Exposure to ERP systems such as NetSuite or Dynamics 365 will be highly regarded;

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organisation;

• Strong attention to detail, combined with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines; and

• A proactive mindset and genuine interest in improving systems, processes and reporting.

Experience within the automotive, mobility, energy, infrastructure or technology sectors will be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an organisation at the forefront of a rapidly changing industry. You'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of businesses, complex finance operations and future-focused sectors including mobility, energy storage and EV infrastructure.

If you're looking for a broad Financial Accounting role where you can build your technical capability, work with a high-performing finance team and contribute to a business undergoing continued transformation and growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
 
How to Apply:
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please call James Carswell at u&u on 0413 723 383 quoting reference number 46218.
 
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