Financial Accountant

Torrens University Australia Employees, Location, Alumni; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrens University Australia requires an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to manage month-end journals, reconciliations and close processes at our Sydney campus. You will partner with FP&A, support audits, and contribute to financial reporting in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

We seek a CA/CPA-qualified professional with IFRS expertise, advanced Excel, and strong communication. This permanent on-site role offers opportunities to drive process improvements within a values-based

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant finance experience.
• CA or CPA designation mandatory.
• Strong IFRS knowledge; US GAAP exposure is an advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with internal controls in medium/large organisations.
• Independent worker with strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly close deliverables.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Assist with external financial reporting including statements.
• Identify and implement close process improvements.
• Partner with FP&A to analyze actuals and inform forecasts.
• Maintain SOX controls and critical reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel

IFRS knowledge

PeopleSoft

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Education

CA or CPA designation

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Who we are ?
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.
Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.
What’s the job?
Preparing month end journals and reconciliations across various areas which may include cash, intercompany, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and other financial statement line items as required by the Senior Financial Accountant and assisting with other month end and quarterly tasks including the preparation of disclosure packages and analytics.

Why join the team?
You’ll join a strong, values-driven finance team known for its collaboration, capability and supportive culture. This role offers exposure beyond core accounting, partnering with teams such as Business Intelligence and other finance teams while contributing to process improvements, automation and smarter ways of working.

D ay - to - day accountabilities :

Preparation of timely and accurate journal entries and reconciliations

Assistance with preparation of supplementary monthly and quarterly close deliverables

Assistance with periodic internal and external audit requirements

Assistance with external financial reporting requirements including financial statements

Assistance with ad hoc financial requests as

Identification and implementation of improvements relating to close process

Work closely with the FP&A team to analyse and understand actuals/inform the forecast

Adherence to internal control (SOX) requirements including maintenance of critical reports and spreadsheets

This is a Permanent position located in our Surry Hills, Sydney Campus.

Who you are

Minimum 3+ years’ relevant finance experience

Current CA or CPA designation is mandatory

Up to date and solid technical knowledge of IFRS accounting standards (US GAAP exposure is an advantage)

Advanced Excel

PeopleSoft (would be an advantage)

Experience operating within a well-established internal control environment in medium to large organisations.

Ability to work independently

Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills

High energy and proactive

Why join us?
Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation , disability , or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people s for all positions.

Applications close: 11th October - we will be reviewing applications as they are received.

Job reference: R 31154