Financial Accountant – SOX Reporting & Process Improvement

D.R. Johnston; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on meat products

Performance-based bonus

Exposure to national operation

Career development opportunities

Job summary

D.R. Johnston Group in Brisbane is seeking a Financial Accountant to deliver accurate group reporting, strengthen controls, and ensure SOX and audit readiness across the national operation.

You will collaborate with site and remote teams, drive process improvements, and support month-end close with robust corporate reporting and meaningful business analysis. A CA/CPA and Big 4 background are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting, audit, internal controls or a related accounting function.
• Experience working in a SOX environment.
• Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm experience is a major asset.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with site-based and remote teams to ensure consistent reporting processes and financials are in place.
• Support the development of reporting automation and process improvement initiatives in conjunction with the Finance Managers and the Business Analysis team.
• Review the financial reporting processes and internal controls throughout the business.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, SOX, and external audit requirements.
• Support the planning and delivery of the national group reporting.
• Coordinate the month-end reporting processes (journal preparation and balance sheet reconciliations).
• Prepare and deliver corporate reporting and business analysis as required, accurately and on time.
• Champion the continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, accuracy and business performance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Internal controls

SOX compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Distributed teamwork

Time management

Audit

Education

CA or CPA (current membership preferred)

Job description

D.R. Johnston Group in Brisbane is seeking a Financial Accountant to deliver accurate group reporting, strengthen controls, and ensure SOX and audit readiness across the national operation.

You will collaborate with site and remote teams, drive process improvements, and support month-end close with robust corporate reporting and meaningful business analysis. A CA/CPA and Big 4 background are highly regarded.