Financial Accountant

Michael Page; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting a leading multinational client in Sydney to hire a Financial Accountant for an initial 6-month temporary assignment with strong potential to convert to a permanent role.

The role focuses on month-end close, financial reporting, and audit support, collaborating with local and international stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification
• Experience in Financial Accounting or related area, preferably in a multinational
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication abilities across stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Managing month-end close activities, including journals and financial reporting requirements
• Preparing monthly management reports, cost centre analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with quarterly reporting requirements for overseas head office
• Supporting external audits and preparing audit-ready schedules and reconciliations
• Assisting with statutory financial statements and compliance obligations
• Managing indirect tax reporting (GST, FBT, withholding tax)
• Processing bank reconciliations, direct debits, and intercompany transactions
• Ensuring adherence to internal controls and accounting policies
• Identifying and implementing process improvements across finance operations

Job description

This role will play a critical part in financial reporting, compliance, month-end close activities, audit support, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Our client is a leading multinational organisation seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join its finance team on an initial 6-month temporary role, with a strong likelihood of transitioning into a permanent position.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a hands-on accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with both local and international stakeholders.

Description

• Managing month-end close activities, including journals and financial reporting requirements
• Preparing monthly management reports, cost centre analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with quarterly reporting requirements for overseas head office
• Supporting external audits and preparing audit-ready schedules and reconciliations
• Assisting with statutory financial statements and compliance obligations
• Managing indirect tax requirements, including GST, FBT, and withholding tax reporting
• Processing bank reconciliations, direct debits, and intercompany transactions
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, governance frameworks, and accounting policies
• Identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives across finance operations

Profile

• CA or CPA qualification
• Experience within Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, or a similar role preferably within a multinational organisation
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP system experience
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business

Job Offer

• Initial 6-month contract with genuine temp-to-perm potential
• Join a stable and well-established international organisation