Accounting Manager

Sulzer; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

Long-term career development

Company-provided phone, laptop, and CC

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking an Accounting Manager responsible for leading the local accounting team in Australia and ensuring aligned, compliant processes across PTP, OTC and RTR. You will manage month-end close, intercompany activity, and statutory reporting, while coordinating with group Tax and external auditors.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, operations, and DXC to optimize end-to-end accounting operations.

Qualifications

• CPA qualification or equivalent accounting certification.
• 5+ years of experience leading accounting teams.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial sectors preferred.
• Strong planning and coordination of accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the accounting team to ensure high performance and alignment with global standards.
• Oversee end-to-end accounting processes including month-end, IS/BS, intercompany transactions and recharges.
• Manage internal and external audits and liaise with auditors for clean signoffs.
• Ensure timely statutory financial statements and tax submissions in line with local and group requirements.
• Collaborate with CoE on payables management and approve payments.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement in accounting processes.
• Coordinate with sales, operations, and DXC BPO to streamline end-to-end processes.

Skills

CPA

Team leadership

OTC/PTP knowledge

RTR experience

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

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.