Senior Financial Accountant

Perigon ·perigongroup.com.au

Location Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Accounting
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The Organisation
  
A large scale service based organisation is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to support reporting, analysis and team leadership activities within its finance function.
  
The business operates within a fast paced environment and continues to invest in its finance capability, reporting processes and stakeholder support functions. Finance plays a key role in providing accurate reporting, maintaining strong controls and supporting operational and strategic decision-making across the organisation.

 
The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role combines financial reporting, stakeholder engagement and team leadership responsibilities.
  
You’ll take ownership of a portfolio of reporting activities while also providing guidance and support to junior team members. The role offers a mix of review, analysis and business partnering, making it well suited to someone who enjoys balancing technical accounting with leadership and stakeholder interaction.
  
Key responsibilities include:
  • Reviewing monthly financial reporting, reconciliations and performance analysis
  • Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
  • Preparing and reviewing statutory compliance obligations and reporting requirements
  • Assisting with audit processes and year-end reporting activities
  • Supporting management reporting and financial analysis for senior stakeholders
  • Partnering with stakeholders to provide financial guidance and insights
  • Identifying opportunities to improve systems, controls and reporting processes
  • Mentoring and developing junior members of the finance team
  • Assisting with board reporting and ad hoc finance projects
 
About you
  
You’re an experienced accountant who enjoys taking ownership, supporting others and contributing to the wider success of a finance team. You’re comfortable reviewing work, managing competing priorities and building strong relationships with stakeholders across a business.
  
You will bring:
  • CA or CPA qualification
  • Experience in a Senior Financial Accountant, Financial Accountant or similar role
  • First mover from Business Services or Audit
  • Strong financial reporting and analytical capability
  • Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Previous exposure to mentoring or reviewing the work of others
  • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with ERP systems
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem solving
  
On Offer
  • Senior accounting role with leadership responsibilities
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop junior team members
  • Broad exposure across reporting, analysis and stakeholder engagement
  • Hybrid working arrangements and professional development support
  • Long-term career opportunities within a growing organisation
  
Apply Now
  
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Jani Peut in the Perigon Group Brisbane Office on 0401 295 585 or email jani.peut@perigongroup.com.au or apply now by clicking on the button below.

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The Senior Financial Accountant role with Perigon is based in Brisbane, QLD, AU.
Is the Senior Financial Accountant role full-time or contract?
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