Senior Financial Accountant

Sandvik Group; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Salary sacrifice options

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Referral programs

Recognition programs

Job summary

Sandvik AB in Brisbane seeks an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to deliver accurate financial reporting, support statutory compliance and strengthen internal controls. This hands-on role combines technical accounting with leadership and continuous improvement responsibilities across the finance function.

You will lead month-end close, coordinate audits, mentor the team, and drive reporting enhancements while aligning with Sandvik's safety and governance standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical accounting and financial reporting experience.
• CA or CPA qualifications and tertiary studies in Accounting or Finance.
• Proven expertise in statutory reporting, financial statements and standards.
• Experience in external or internal audit is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated statutory accounts and support statutory reporting obligations.
• Complete month-end reporting for Sandvik Australia entities within deadlines.
• Coordinate general ledger activities and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead accounting matters related to balance sheet management and close.
• Maintain internal controls and governance through key control activities.
• Lead external audits and coordinate timely audit responses.
• Support reporting obligations for regulators and stakeholders.
• Provide technical accounting advice and partner with Business Control teams.
• Identify and improve organisational reporting requirements and processes.
• Drive continuous improvements across reporting, systems and finance processes.
• Provide training and coaching to Financial Accountants.

Skills

Statutory reporting

Financial accounting

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Audit experience

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our dedicated Finance team.

Reporting to the Finance Team Lead, the Senior Financial Accountant will play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence across the business. This hands-on position combines technical accounting expertise with leadership and continuous improvement responsibilities. You will deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, support statutory compliance requirements, maintain robust internal controls, drive process improvements, and provide training and coaching to members of the Finance team.

This is a full-time position with flexible working options, including flexible start and finish times, working from home arrangements and condensed working weeks where operationally suitable, while respecting key reporting periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated statutory accounts and support delivery of statutory reporting obligations.
• Complete month-end reporting activities for Sandvik Australia entities in line with agreed deadlines.
• Coordinate and maintain financial accounts, including general ledger activities and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead technical accounting matters relating to balance sheet management, month-end close and statutory reporting.
• Perform, document and maintain evidence of key internal control activities to ensure ongoing governance and compliance.
• Lead external audit activities and coordinate timely and accurate responses to audit requirements.
• Support reporting obligations for external regulatory bodies and key business stakeholders.
• Provide technical accounting advice across the business and partner closely with Business Control teams.
• Identify, document and improve organisational reporting requirements and financial processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, systems and finance processes.
• Provide training and coaching to Financial Accountants, supporting capability development and consistency of accounting practices.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects, reporting requirements and broader finance initiatives as required.
• Champion Sandvik's commitment to safety, compliance and organisational values in all activities

About you

You are a technically capable accounting professional (5 years +) with strong financial accounting experience gained within a large or complex organisation. Holding CA or CPA qualifications and tertiary studies in Accounting or Finance, you have proven expertise in statutory reporting, financial statement preparation, technical accounting and applying accounting standards and legislative requirements. Experience in external or internal audit will be highly regarded.

You bring strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, coupled with advanced Excel capability and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality outcomes. Highly organised and collaborative, you can manage competing priorities, meet critical reporting deadlines, mentor team members and adapt quickly to new systems, technologies and business requirements.

To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package
• Salary sacrifice options and Length of Service Recognition
• Paid Parental Leave and flexible working options
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral programs
• Recognition and reward programs aligned to individual and business performance

Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, recognising our ongoing commitment to gender equality, inclusive workplace policies, and meaningful support for women at every stage of their careers. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and we encourage you to explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website. In addition, we are honoured to have achieved Silver Status for our Health and Wellbeing Program through the WorkSafe QLD Be Recognised Program, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment.

Who we are

Sandvik is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, technical and digital solutions tailored to the mining, mineral processing, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. The Sandvik Group has over 41,000 employees spread across more than 150 countries globally.

Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component and intelligent manufacturing. Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success. We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing. Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and 90% circularity by 2030.

We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount.

Applications close: 08 December, or prior if ideal candidate selected.