Senior Financial Accountant

About this role

About Us:
With over 20 years of IT consulting expertise, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions to mission-critical systems, enabling enhanced business performance for our clients. Recognized by Gartner for our leadership in emerging technologies such as Blockchain, we consistently drive forward with cutting-edge solutions.
Job Overview:
The primary purpose of this position is to complete a wide range of accounting and reporting tasks while providing a challenging and rewarding environment for growth and development. The role will focus on Australia/NZ and Ozmosis, supporting the ANZ Finance Manager and the Group Financial Controller. Additionally, this role will lead the Accounts Payable team and assist the FP&A team with budgeting and forecasting, as well as serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on the D365 decommissioning project.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Finance Core Functions:

• Overall responsibility for the timely preparation of month-end, half-year, and year-end reporting for International, Australia/NZ wholesale, and support for Ozmosis accounting.

• Prepare and/or review monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

• Review actuals against the budget and provide commentary on variances.

• Collaborate closely with the FP&A team on budgeting and forecasting.

• Oversee fixed asset record maintenance, including reconciliation with physical stock takes and inventory lists.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and drive efficiencies.

• Ensure tax obligations are lodged and paid on time.

• Work with senior stakeholders across the business.

• Investigate stock costing variances to ensure accurate inventory costs.

• Assist with the transition of accounting work to the new ERP system.

• Support the Financial Controller/Finance Manager with various ad-hoc project work as required.

• Prepare year-end reporting requirements for the entity and collaborate with the Finance Manager and Group Accounting Team to ensure that all half-year and year-end audit and reporting deadlines are met without any audit adjustments being raised.

Managing and Guiding the Accounts Payable Team

• Lead and mentor the Accounts Payable team based in Torquay.

• Provide coaching to junior team members, including support for the Payroll team.

• Monitor payment cycles and aging accounts.

• Actively participate in cost reduction initiatives and deliver savings.

• Promote strong financial governance and controls across the business.

• Support audit processes by providing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Proven experience in GL functions within the retail industry.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and MS Excel.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with retail accounting principles, including inventory accounting.

• Experience handling large volumes of transactions and multi-location operations.

• Knowledge of taxation and compliance requirements for retail businesses.

What We Offer:

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Leadership Opportunities: Shape the future of recruitment in a thriving organization.

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Training and Development: Access to continuous learning and professional development programs.

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Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary package that rewards performance and expertise.

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Supportive Work Culture: Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and growth.

If you are interested, please submit your CV to or apply below.
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