Accounting Manager

E693 Sulzer Australia Pty Ltd.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

Long‑term career development

Company-provided phone, laptop, and HR

Corporate credit card

Job summary

Sulzer Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the local accounting teams in Australia, ensuring alignment with global standards and robust financial control.

The role focuses on PTP, OTC and RTR processes, month-end close, and intercompany transactions. You will manage audits, ensure timely statutory filings, and collaborate with Group Tax and CoE Accounting to optimize payables and reporting.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications in Finance/Accounting.
• Certified Practising Accountant (CPA).
• At least 5 years of experience leading Accounting teams.
• Experience within the manufacturing or industrial sectors is preferred.
• Proficiency in coordination and planning of work for assigned Accounting teams.
• Strong understanding of OTC and PTP processes, as well as general accounting principles and financial reporting; RTR is a plus.
• Strong communication skills for delivering key insights to senior leadership.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accounting team to ensure high performance and cohesion.
• Oversee accounting processes for Australia including month end reporting and intercompany transactions.
• Manage internal and external audits and obtain assurance sign-off.
• Ensure on-time filing of statutory financial statements and tax submissions.
• Collaborate with CoE Accounting on payables management and approve payments.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvements in accounting processes.
• Coordinate with sales, operations, and DXC BPO to streamline end-to-end processes.
• Provide timely financial reporting to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting

Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.

About the role

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing and controlling the accounting processes performed in the local accounting teams. The professional acts as the Manager for the accounting staff in the country while being responsible for making sure that processes remain aligned, global process standards are “anchored”, any escalations are resolved and mitigation procedures are defined and implemented. Key processes in scope for the Country Accounting Manager are PTP, OTC and RTR.

Key Responsibilities

• Closely collaborate with the Country Head of Accounting to lead and manage the Accounting team, ensuring high performance, development and team cohesion
• Oversee the Accounting processes for the Australia, ensuring timely and accurate processing, including the month end reporting & reconciliation including IS, BS and intercompany transactions and re‑charges
• Manage internal and external audits, including liaison with auditors and assurance signoff to auditors and ensure the completion of audits with minimal adjustments
• Ensure on‑time filing of statutory financial statements and tax submissions with the support of and coordination with Group Tax and in compliance with local statutory and Group Tax requirements
• Closely collaborate with CoE Accounting team regarding payables management and strategy; approve payments
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of the accounting processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives jointly with the GPOs to enhance accounting processes, increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders including sales, Operations, BPO provider (DXC) and other departments to streamline accounting processes, resolve any issues that may arise, and optimize end‑to‑end processes in accounting
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management and stakeholders
• Ensure all financial reporting and processes comply with local abd International Financial Reporting Standards
• Liaise with auditors and ensure the completion of audits with minimal adjustments
• Ensure financial and relevant operational internal controls are in place and followed for the processes performed by this role, including appropriate segregation of duties (SOD)

Requirements

• Tertiary Qualifications in Finance/Accounting
• Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)
• At least 5 years of experience leading Accounting teams
• Experience within the manufacturing or industrial sectors is preferred
• Proficiency in coordination and planning of work for assigned Accounting teams
• Strong understanding of OTC and PTP processes, as well as general accounting principles and financial reporting; expertise in RTR is a plus
• Strong communication skills for delivering key insights to senior leadership
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

What we offer you

• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Long‑term career development opportunities
• Company‑provided phone, laptop, and corporate credit card

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world‑class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.