Financial Accountant

Fortive; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortive is a global industrial technology innovator delivering software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation and more.

Join Fortive to support financial accounting, reporting, month-end close, budgeting and internal controls for the ANZ region as part of a dynamic finance team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with professional designation or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ANZ finance activities in collaboration with the Finance Manager.

Skills

Financial accounting

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (CPA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Working closely with the Finance Manager, this role is responsible for a broad range of financial accounting duties, including financial reporting, preparation and maintenance of general ledger, month-end and year-end closing, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls and compliance, Taxation, and supporting the business team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Finance Manager in overseeing the finance activities of the ANZ business.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including payroll, expenses, accruals, prepayments, consolidation eliminations and one-off large transactions, ensuring accurate and timely month-end reporting.
• Prepare monthly P&L and Balance Sheet variance analysis and commentary.
• Prepare and maintain monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and ensure data integrity.
• Conduct thorough reviews and reconciliations of intercompany transactions.
• Manage Accounts Payable activities, including oversight of China Shared Services.
• Manage Accounts Receivable activities and communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances and queries.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts by gathering, analysing and consolidating financial data from various departments.
• Provide ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as required and participating in finance-related projects
• Prepare and upload monthly payroll tax returns.
• Prepare and submit monthly tax information to Fluke Corporate Tax.
• Prepare and submit quarterly ABS returns.
• Prepare and lodge GST/BAS and FBT returns and lodgements and assist with tax audits and preparation of tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax legislation and company policies.
• Take a lead role in year-end financial statement audits, ensuring audit support is accurate, complete and provided to external auditors in a timely manner.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of finance processes and internal controls to meet internal and external audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, SOX regulations and company policies by monitoring and enforcing internal controls and procedures

REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• 5+ years commercial experience in Financial Accountant roles demonstrating great progression
• Continuous improvement mindset – a willingness to embrace change and evolve
• Strong understanding of Australian Taxation and various accounting standards
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Familiar with ERP system, Oracle knowledge is a plus
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Show an ability to take the initiative and problem solve
• Energetic and self-motivated

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.