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Senior Financial Accountant

Job description

Two year fixed term contract with opportunity for further career advancement, immediate start, up to $130k + other incentives


About the Company:

This large, values based organisation is backed by strong foundations in the QLD community. Each day, vital services are provided to thousands of people through it's various entities and the organisation is continuing to enhance key functions. Due to an internal move, one of the Finance divisions is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a two year fixed term contract.

About the Role:

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the business through significant change as they transition to a new financial management system.  Reporting to an experienced Finance Manager, you will be working among a small close knit team which forms part of a larger finance function. Career progression and development opportunities are just two of the benefits that this role have an offer as there is high likelihood of future opportunities becoming available within the team, that you could apply for. 

Key responsibilities: 
  • Developing, documenting and maintaining the delivery of financial reporting month end closure processes
  • Developing, documenting, and maintaining cost center and general ledger account structures within the financial management information systems
  • Responsibility for managing grant and funding acquittals
  • Providing general ledger account reconciliation and verification activities
  • Supporting internal and external audit requirements within the financial accounting and reporting team account abilities
  • Delivering financial reporting that meets all relevant legislative, accounting standards, regulatory and organisational requirements
  • Act as key liaison with stakeholders on project accounting concepts and specification of business requirements as required. 
About you:
  • You will be a CPA or CA with a chartered accounting experience in your earlier work history
  • Resilient with a 'hands on' approach 
  • Significant management accounting experience in a complex multi entity organisation
  • Detail orientated with an enjoyment of working in the intricacies of technical accounting
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Advanced excel skills
  • Aspirations to develop your career into leadership

To be considered for this role please apply with a copy of your updated resume and a brief cover letter outlining your availability and experience aligning with the above key competencies. To enquire, contact Annie Kennedy on 3054 1141