Financial Accountant - Financial Control (6-Month Temp to Perm)

Morgan McKinley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the Financial Control team in Sydney. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, month-end close processes and maintaining robust financial controls. This initial 6-month contract could transition to permanent for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will support SOX controls, collaborate with auditors and assist with broader financial reporting and analysis within a global banking environment.

Qualifications

• Accounting/Finance degree required.
• CA/CPA or equivalent qualification.
• Experience as Financial Accountant or Financial Control role, ideally in banking or financial services.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge across month-end close processes.
• Hands-on ledger activities including journal preparation and reconciliations.
• Understanding of SOX controls and internal control frameworks.
• Experience working with internal and external auditors.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end month-end close and timely financial reporting.
• Perform month-end ledger activities: journal prep, posting and review.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of general ledger accounts.
• Execute and maintain SOX controls and internal procedures.
• Identify control weaknesses and support improvements.
• Collaborate with internal/external auditors and provide documentation.
• Assist with financial reporting and analysis as required.
• Engage with stakeholders across finance and business to strengthen controls.

Education

Degree qualified in Accounting/Finance

CA, CPA or equivalent

Month-end close experience

General ledger and reconciliations

SOX controls understanding

Auditor liaison experience

Job description

About the Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join the Financial Control team of a leading global bank. This role will support the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, with a particular focus on the month-end close process, general ledger integrity and financial control activities.

Working within a collaborative finance function, you will play an important role in maintaining robust financial controls, ensuring the accuracy of financial information and supporting both internal and external audit requirements.

This is an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for the position to become permanent.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Perform month-end ledger activities, including journal preparation, posting and review.

• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of general ledger accounts and financial data.

• Execute and maintain SOX controls, ensuring compliance with internal control frameworks and procedures.

• Identify control weaknesses, investigate exceptions and support the implementation of process improvements.

• Work closely with internal and external auditors, providing supporting documentation and responding to audit queries.

• Assist with financial reporting, analysis and other financial control activities as required.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across finance and the wider business to ensure effective financial control processes.

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

• CA, CPA or equivalent qualification (completed or working towards).

• Previous experience in a Financial Accountant or Financial Control role, ideally within banking or financial services.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience across month-end close processes.

• Hands-on experience with general ledger activities, journal preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Understanding of SOX controls, financial governance and internal control frameworks.

• Experience working with internal and external auditors.

• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established global banking environment, gaining exposure to a broad range of financial control activities. The initial 6-month contract offers the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.