- Join a leading Australian cyber security and managed technology services provider supporting organisations nationwide
- Work with a collaborative and high-performing team in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment
- Enjoy a flexible work-from-home arrangement that promotes work-life balance and productivity
About the Role:
Our client is a leading Australian cyber security and managed technology services provider delivering end-to-end security, IT, and advisory solutions to organisations nationwide.
They are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working with Australian businesses.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of end-to-end financial processes, particularly Order to General Ledger, and will contribute to the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the Order to GL process, ensuring accurate recording of revenue and related transactions.
- Prepare, review, and post general journals in accordance with accounting standards and internal controls.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolving variances promptly.
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes including accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.
- Assist in the calculation and posting of attributable profit and other management accounting entries.
- Collaborate with local and offshore teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Maintain proper documentation to support all GL entries and reconciliations.
- Assist with audit preparation and respond to audit queries alongside the Finance Manager.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to standardisation and efficiency efforts.
- Support auditors requests.
- Responsibility of BAS Reporting.
- Overview and management of offshore AR and AP teams.
- Overview of Employee Expenses.
- General banking.
Key Competencies & Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of Australian accounting standards and reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in the Order to GL process and its impact on financial reporting.
- Strong knowledge of balance sheet components and ability to explain movements and balances.
- Proven experience preparing and posting general journals with proper backup and review.
- Familiarity with calculating attributable profit and cost allocations.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and a commitment to data integrity.
- Qualified accountant, minimum CPA qualification or higher.
Skills:
- Exceptional attention to detail – accuracy and precision in financial work is essential.
- Ability to work in line with Australian working hours.
- Experience with attributable profit calculations or cost allocations.
- High level of accountability and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to deal with Customer and Staff queries with a solution mindset.
Technical Knowledge:
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) or similar ERP systems desirable.
- Knowledge and understanding of Australian Taxation Standards
- Ability to overview Payroll, including Payroll Tax and Superannuation
- Prior experience working with offshore/onshore teams.
- Finance process improvement and efficiency
- Financial modelling
Interested applicants may click the “Apply” button or send their resume to Kristinem@therecruitmentalternative.com.au with the subject line: Financial Accountant – [Your Name].
