Financial Accountant (Contract Initially, Sydney CBD)

Financial Accountant
Contract initially | Sydney CBD 
Up to $125,000 base plus Superannuation
 
Job Brief
A full function Financial Accountant role covering general ledger, month end close and tax reporting for a growing business. Suits someone CA or CPA qualified with an audit background who is comfortable owning a broad remit rather than a narrow lane.
 
About Our Client
A small, growing business with a lean finance function that reports directly to the CFO. The business operates in a niche area of financial services. Genuine scope to own processes rather than just execute them, in an environment where one person's work is directly visible.
 
Responsibilities

• General ledger management, including regular journalling to maintain accurate financial data for internal and external reporting
• Month end close, including monthly journalling, accruals and reconciliations
• Assisting with monthly management reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Managing accounts payable and receivable functions, including employee expenses and payroll
• Overseeing daily cash flow and assisting with cash flow forecasting
• Managing periodic direct and indirect tax reporting, including income tax, GST, FBT and payroll tax
• Liaising with external stakeholders such as auditors, suppliers, the ATO and ASIC, as well as internal stakeholders
• Assisting with documentation of processes, policies and technical accounting position papers
• Supporting process improvement and identifying cost savings
• Additional ad hoc duties as required by the CFO

Requirements

• CA or CPA qualified, or close to completion
• Prior audit background highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience owning month end close and AU tax reporting
• Comfortable working across the full function, from transactional to technical

 
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