Interim Accountant
Perigon ·perigongroup.com.au
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Interim Accountant | Short-Term Contract | Brisbane | CPA/CA Qualified
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Interim Accountant to join an established organisation on a short term contract based in Brisbane.
This opportunity
This role would suit a CPA or CA qualified Accountant with a strong external audit background, looking for an immediate contract assignment and the chance to gain valuable experience within a highly respected organisation.
Applications are welcomed from candidates currently based interstate, as well as professionals on working holiday visas.
The Role
As part of a collaborative audit team, you will support the delivery of financial and assurance audits across a diverse portfolio of organisations. This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and experience undertaking audit testing and investigations.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Interim Accountant to join an established organisation on a short term contract based in Brisbane.
This opportunity
This role would suit a CPA or CA qualified Accountant with a strong external audit background, looking for an immediate contract assignment and the chance to gain valuable experience within a highly respected organisation.
Applications are welcomed from candidates currently based interstate, as well as professionals on working holiday visas.
The Role
As part of a collaborative audit team, you will support the delivery of financial and assurance audits across a diverse portfolio of organisations. This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and experience undertaking audit testing and investigations.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake fieldwork for financial and assurance audits at client sites.
- Conduct interim and final audit testing across a range of audit engagements.
- Support audit planning and risk assessment activities.
- Investigate financial and operational matters, identifying key findings and risks.
- Prepare audit working papers, reports and presentations.
- Contribute to audit research and technical analysis.
- Assist in delivering audits within agreed budgets and timelines.
- Ensure compliance with Australian Auditing and Assurance Standards and Australian Accounting Standards.
- Build effective working relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- CA, CPA or equivalent Chartered Accounting qualification.
- Previous experience in External Audit, ideally gained within a Big 4, Mid-Tier or reputable audit practice.
- Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and audit methodologies.
- Experience conducting financial statement audits and substantive testing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to quickly adapt to new environments and work autonomously.
- Full working rights in Australia or an appropriate visa permitting contract work.
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Who is hiring for the Interim Accountant role?
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Where is the Interim Accountant job located?
The Interim Accountant role with Perigon is based in Sydney, NSW, AU.
Is the Interim Accountant role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Perigon.
What experience level is the Interim Accountant role?
The Interim Accountant position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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