Financial Accountant

Strayer University; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrens University Australia is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join our finance team in Sydney's Surry Hills. You will lead month-end journal entries, complete reconciliations, and assist with disclosures while partnering with BI and other finance teams to drive process improvements.

The role requires IFRS expertise, advanced Excel, and a strong control environment. You’ll support audits and external reporting in a dynamic, inclusive workplace that values collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ relevant finance experience.
• Current CA or CPA designation is mandatory.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS accounting standards; US GAAP exposure is an advantage.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with PeopleSoft is a plus.
• Experience with internal control environments in medium to large organisations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• Strong problem solving and proactive attitude.
• High level of integrity and business ethics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of supplementary monthly and quarterly close deliverables.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
• Support external financial reporting including financial statements.
• Handle ad hoc financial requests as required.
• Identify and implement improvements to the close process.
• Collaborate with FP&A to analyse actuals and inform the forecast.
• Maintain SOX/internal control documentation and critical reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel

IFRS accounting

Independence

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

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.

Day-to-day accountabilities:

• Preparation oftimelyandaccuratejournal entries and reconciliations
• Assistancewith preparation of supplementary monthly and quarterly close deliverables
• Assistancewith periodic internal and external audit requirements
• Assistancewith external financial reporting requirementsincluding financial statements
• Assistancewith ad hoc financial requests asrequired
• 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 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
• Problem solving skills
• High energy and proactive
• Integrity/strong business ethics

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 peoples for all positions.

Hiring process

We aim to provide you with the information you need at each stage of this process to help you present your best self. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact your recruiter at [e-mail] for confidential support. We are committed to ensuring an equitable, barrier-free application process and have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you throughout the recruitment process.

To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog.

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

Job reference: R31154

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]

About Us

As the country’s newest and fastest- growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. Working with us is all about working alongside over 2000 professionals passionate about career and purpose. Our staff across our campuses and head office are united by our central ethos to Be Good – by committing to a better way of doing business. We embrace diversity and inclusion of our staff and are committed to the attraction, retention and development of all people and support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and gender identification.

https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/careers-with-us