Senior Accountant (Financial Operations)

Kaizen Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accountant (Financial Operations) in Melbourne for a 6-month contract. You will support month-end closes, reconciliations and governance, while providing financial analysis for strategic initiatives.

The role requires CA/CPA qualification, strong Australian accounting knowledge, and advanced Excel skills to handle large datasets and reporting packs for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must hold CA/CPA qualification and strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards.
• Proven ability to prepare reconciliations, analyse variances and work with large datasets.
• Excellent communication with finance and non-finance stakeholders required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to month-end, half-year and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards and governance.
• Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoicing and payments oversight.
• Source and reconcile financial information from ERP and other systems.
• Prepare financial analysis and data submissions for internal/external stakeholders.
• Assist with financial information requests for strategic projects.
• Reconcile data against prior reported information for accuracy.

Skills

CA/CPA qualified

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Financial analysis

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant (Financial Operations)

Overview Senior Accountant opportunity with well-regarded Financial Services organization; this is a 6-month contract starting as soon as possible. Reporting into Financial Control, this role combines core financial accounting and finance operations responsibilities with the opportunity to support a significant business initiative currently underway. Working closely with senior finance stakeholders, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial information, supporting reporting processes, driving operational improvements, and assisting with financial analysis and information requests associated with strategic business projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the month-end, half-year and year-end close processes.


• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.


• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and corporate governance requirements.


• Support oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoicing, payments and corporate card activities.


• Source, validate and reconcile financial information from ERP and other systems.


• Support the preparation of financial analysis, reporting packs and data submissions for internal and external stakeholders.


• Assist with responding to financial information requests associated with business projects and strategic initiatives.


• Reconcile and validate data against previously reported financial information to ensure accuracy and consistency.

About You

• CA/CPA qualified.


• Strong understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and corporate accounting practices.


• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse and manipulate large datasets.


• Proven experience preparing reconciliations, investigating variances and working with complex financial information.


• Confident communicator able to engage effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.


• Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get into the detail.