Senior Accountant - Assets

[axr] Recruitment & Search; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing day off

LinkedIn Learning

Team Hackathons

Wellbeing and technology allowance

Nearmap subscription

Stocked kitchen

In‑office lunch Tue/Thu

Shower facilities

Job summary

Nearmap in Sydney is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to own global accounting for Technology, Engineering, Product and GCO divisions. You will partner with Global Business Partners to ensure accurate financial data, interpret IFRS standards, and mentor junior staff.

You will lead month‑end close, oversee reconciliations in FloQast, manage the Fixed Asset Register, and perform variance analysis. You will drive process improvements using Netsuite, FloQast and Concur and contribute to annual

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, business or commerce; CPA or CA qualification (or close to completion).
• 2–3 years’ experience in an accounting role, preferably in Tech/SaaS or Big 4/Tier 2 firm.
• Technical accounting skills with IFRS 15, multi‑currency accounting, intercompany transactions, transfer pricing or acquisition accounting viewed favourably.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel; experience with Netsuite and Concur.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close for global divisions, including accruals, and deliver to a strict month-end timetable.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations in FloQast and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Maintain the Group’s consolidated Fixed Asset Register, including capitalisation, depreciation and disposals.
• Review divisional P&L results and provide variance analysis to support monthly sign-off.
• Review global vendor bills, purchase orders, credit card statements, and expense reports for accuracy and timeliness.
• Review lease agreements and maintain lease schedules in line with IFRS 16 and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Review and lodge BAS, FBT, PAYG instalments, and payroll tax returns accurately and on time.
• Contribute to annual financial reporting and audit process, and support budgeting and forecasting with trend analysis.
• Participate in finance systems projects (Netsuite, FloQast, Concur) and drive process improvements and automation.
• Mentor and support the development of direct reports and junior team members.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/business/commerce

Tools

Netsuite

Concur

Excel

Job description

Nearmap is unique. An Australian global technology company with incredible people; a market‑leader with energy and spirit. Nearmap was named as one of the world’s 10 Most Innovative Companies of 2020 by Fast Company magazine – and we’re growing.

Nearmap provides a virtual model of the real world – at a scale and detail that hasn’t been done before. Our ambition is to be the source of truth that shapes our liveable world. At Nearmap, we have an appetite for energetic and engaged people and we are currently seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join our team.

Reporting to our Accounting Manager, you’ll own the financial accounting for Nearmap global Technology, Engineering, Product, and GCO divisions. You’ll partner closely with our Global Business Partners to keep financial data accurate, and bring meaningful insight and recommendations that help track performance and keep the business aligned. You’ll bring strong technical accounting knowledge to interpret standards and build the workpapers that keep us fully compliant, and you’ll mentor and support junior team members as they grow.

• Own the month‑end close for our global divisions, including accruals, and deliver to a strict month‑end timetable.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations in FloQast and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Maintain the Group’s consolidated Fixed Asset Register, including capitalisation, depreciation and disposals.
• Review divisional P&L results and provide meaningful variance analysis to support monthly sign‑off.
• Review global vendor bills, purchase orders, credit card statements, and expense reports for accuracy and timeliness.
• Review lease agreements and maintain lease schedules in line with IFRS 16 and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Review and lodge BAS, FBT, PAYG instalments, and payroll tax returns accurately and on time.
• Contribute to the annual financial reporting and audit process, and support budgeting and forecasting with trend analysis.
• Play an active role in finance systems projects (Netsuite, FloQast, Concur) and drive process improvements and automation.
• Mentor and support the development of your direct report and other junior team members.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in accounting, business, or commerce, with a CPA or CA qualification (or close to completion).
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in an accounting role, preferably with a Tech / SaaS firm or Big 4 / Tier 2 Accounting firm.
• Technical accounting skills, with knowledge of IFRS 15, multi‑currency accounting, intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, or acquisition accounting viewed favourably.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, and experience with mid‑to‑large accounting systems such as Netsuite and Concur.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial and compliance requirements to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and strong problem‑solving skills, with a track record of delivering to deadlines.

Benefits

• Quarterly wellbeing day off – Four additional days off a year as your “YOU” days.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Team Hackathons and Pitch‑fests.
• Wellbeing and technology allowance.
• Nearmap subscription (of course!).
• Stocked kitchen with access to all the sustenance you need.
• In‑office lunch every Tuesday and Thursday at our Sydney CBD office.
• Showers available for anyone cycling to work or lunchtime gym‑goers!