Senior Accountant

Oxygen Recruitment & HR; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Stability of a reputable financial org

Exposure to treasury and investment活动

Resumo da vaga

Oxygen Recruitment & HR is seeking a Senior Accountant in Sydney to lead monthly accounting processes, treasury activities and trust accounting. The role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong commercial insights.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, and professional designation (CPA/CA) with prior experience in non-bank lending environments.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA, CA, or equivalent qualification.
• Senior accounting experience in a similar role.

Responsabilidades

• Own and manage key month-end accounting processes including income recognition and journal entries.
• Perform reconciliations across bank, trust, and general ledger accounts weekly and monthly.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and monthly reporting.
• Process investor repayments accurately within required timeframes.
• Provide analysis to identify trends and improve profitability and efficiency.
• Partner with operations to provide management accounting support and insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure investments are accounted for correctly.

Conhecimentos

CPA/CA qualification

Senior accounting experience

Non-bank lending experience

Technical accounting knowledge

Trust accounting experience

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Descrição da vaga

Work for an established financial organisation, offering a diverse range of innovative lending solutions. From their office in Sydney, the business employs a disciplined, low-risk approach to investment across financial, commercial and construction lending. Enjoy the satisfaction of working for a company with excellent financial performance, national exposure, an extensive industry network, and global experience across capital, real estate, lending and financial operations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for a broad range of financial accounting, treasury, trust accounting, and business partnering activities. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records while providing analysis and insights that support sound commercial decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure financial processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage key month-end accounting processes, including income recognition, journal entries, payment processing, treasury activities, trust accounting, write-offs, and refunds.
• Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations across bank accounts, trust accounts, cash flows, and general ledger accounts.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions, ensuring timely and accurate monthly reporting.
• Process investor repayments accurately and within required timeframes.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends, and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to provide management accounting support and meaningful financial insights.
• Work closely with the Operations team to ensure investments are accurately accounted for and financial implications are appropriately assessed.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement across finance operations and reporting.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in a Senior Accountant or similar accounting role.
• Previous experience within non-bank lending, ideally private banking.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and reporting requirements.
• You could be stepping in to this senior role from a Trust Accounting position

Key Benefits

• Join a reputable and growing financial services organisation.
• Work in a diverse role with exposure to financial accounting, treasury, trust accounting, and investment activities.
• Partner closely with senior leaders and key business stakeholders.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvement initiatives and business growth.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.

Additional information

• Attractive salary package
• Non-Bank Lender experience required
• Work closely with senior stakeholders