Financial Accountant - 4-Month Temporary

Sharp and Carter; Sydney; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp and Carter seeks a Financial Accountant for a 4-month temporary assignment in Sydney. The role focuses on month-end close, balance sheet management, reporting, and treasury support across ANZ operations. Immediate start and hands-on execution are essential.

Ideal candidates hold CA/CPA qualifications with 8+ years in financial/corporate accounting, strong SAP experience, and ability to autonomously manage complex processes and controls within a growing corporate environment.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification.
• 8+ years' experience in Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting or Group Reporting roles.
• Experience within medium to large-scale organisations ($300M+ revenue preferred).
• Strong SAP experience (essential).
• Strong understanding of balance sheet management, month-end processes, statutory reporting and financial controls.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Managing month-end close activities including journals, accruals, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Supporting treasury activities including daily cash management, cash flow forecasting and liquidity reporting
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving accounting issues in a timely manner
• Overseeing payroll accounting, provisions and employee-related accounting entries
• Managing lease accounting in accordance with IFRS16/AASB16 requirements
• Partnering with corporate cost centre managers across Finance, HR, Legal and other functions to manage spend, accruals and forecasts
• Reviewing AP payment runs and maintaining appropriate financial controls
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and management reporting activities
• Preparing audit deliverables and assisting with statutory compliance requirements
• Driving process improvement and automation initiatives across the finance function

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Financial Accountant - 4-Month Temporary

Financial Accountant | $55-63 hourly + Super | Immediate Start | Sydney Olympic Park

The Company & Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a well-established global business. In this critical role, you will take ownership of key corporate accounting activities across the ANZ business, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting, and effective stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing month-end close activities including journals, accruals, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Supporting treasury activities including daily cash management, cash flow forecasting and liquidity reporting
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving accounting issues in a timely manner
• Overseeing payroll accounting, provisions and employee-related accounting entries
• Managing lease accounting in accordance with IFRS16/AASB16 requirements
• Partnering with corporate cost centre managers across Finance, HR, Legal and other functions to manage spend, accruals and forecasts
• Reviewing AP payment runs and maintaining appropriate financial controls
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and management reporting activities
• Preparing audit deliverables and assisting with statutory compliance requirements
• Driving process improvement and automation initiatives across the finance function

About You

• CA or CPA qualification
• 8+ years' experience in Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting or Group Reporting roles
• Experience within medium to large-scale organisations ($300M+ revenue preferred)
• Strong SAP experience (essential)
• Strong understanding of balance sheet management, month-end processes, statutory reporting and financial controls
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work autonomously

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start with a structured handover
• Exposure to a broad corporate finance remit including treasury, reporting and controls
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Accessible by public transport and onsite parking available