Finance Systems Accountant: Data Integrity & Automation

CDC Data Centres Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CDC Data Centres Pty Ltd is seeking a Finance Systems Accountant to manage day-to-day operation, integrity, and optimisation of financial systems, data, and reporting tools in a large Australian organisation.

You will collaborate with Finance, IT, and operations to support system functionality, drive process improvements, and ensure robust financial controls within systems. The role emphasizes data accuracy, reconciliations, and ad-hoc reporting using ERP, Excel, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in financial accounting or systems-focused accounting roles.
• Experience with accounting systems and financial data in medium to large organisations.
• Strong understanding of general ledger, chart of accounts, and financial reporting processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting or BI tools (Power BI).
• Experience supporting ERP systems, system upgrades, or process improvements.
• Ability to analyse data issues, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain system and data issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support accounting systems and related applications to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Perform configuration, testing, and validation of system changes, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Ensure the integrity, quality, and consistency of financial data across systems and reports.
• Support month-end and year-end processes by ensuring system outputs reconcile to the general ledger and statutory requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and improve standard and ad-hoc financial reports using available tools (e.g. ERP, Excel, Power BI).
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within financial systems and reporting.
• Assist with documenting system processes, data flows, controls, and user guidance.
• Provide support and troubleshooting assistance to system users, escalating issues as required.
• Assist in maintaining internal controls embedded within financial systems.
• Support audits, system reviews, and control testing by providing data, reports, and explanations.
• Contribute to finance and business initiatives involving system or data changes.
• Other duties as directed from time to time.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA desirable

Tools

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

CDC Data Centres Pty Ltd is seeking a Finance Systems Accountant to manage day-to-day operation, integrity, and optimisation of financial systems, data, and reporting tools in a large Australian organisation.

You will collaborate with Finance, IT, and operations to support system functionality, drive process improvements, and ensure robust financial controls within systems. The role emphasizes data accuracy, reconciliations, and ad-hoc reporting using ERP, Excel, and Power BI.