Financial Analyst: CA/CPA Path to Management Accounting

Sharp & Carter; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is assisting a large Australian organisation with a sophisticated finance function to hire a CA or CPA qualified accountant seeking a first industry move. The role sits between technical accounting and commercial finance, leveraging audit foundations to broaden your management accounting exposure.

You will prepare monthly management reporting, reconciliations and variance analysis, support budgets and forecasts, and partner with non-finance stakeholders to improve processes and

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified
• Big 4 or strong Mid Tier audit background
• Strong foundation in financial accounting, audit and reporting
• Experience reviewing P&L, balance sheet, reconciliations and controls

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reporting and financial analysis
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Support annual budgets, forecasts and ongoing financial planning
• Analyse financial performance, trends, risks and opportunities
• Maintain strong financial controls and reporting accuracy
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting
• Partner with non finance stakeholders on financial performance

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Variance investigation

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Job description

Sharp & Carter is assisting a large Australian organisation with a sophisticated finance function to hire a CA or CPA qualified accountant seeking a first industry move. The role sits between technical accounting and commercial finance, leveraging audit foundations to broaden your management accounting exposure.

You will prepare monthly management reporting, reconciliations and variance analysis, support budgets and forecasts, and partner with non-finance stakeholders to improve processes and