Senior Financial Accountant

Perigon Group Pty Limited; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gold Coast location

Direct mentorship from Financial Contt

Job summary

Perigon Group Pty Limited on the Gold Coast is seeking a qualified financial professional to join our growing finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will own financial reporting, controls and improvement initiatives, while gaining exposure to key business decisions.

You will lead month-end close, support statutory reporting and budgeting, and partner with stakeholders to deliver insights that drive performance and continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified
• Strong financial reporting and technical accounting capability
• Big 4 or Mid-Tier audit experience highly regarded
• Experience in a Financial Accountant / Senior Financial Accountant or similar role
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of outcomes
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Continuous improvement mindset and proactive approach
• Exposure to operational, product-based or inventory-driven environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs
• Lead month-end processes including journals, reconciliations and analysis
• Support statutory reporting, audit and compliance requirements
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and ownership of key reconciliations
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insights
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls and processes
• Support finance projects and business improvement initiatives
• Work closely with the Financial Controller on a range of operational and strategic matters

Skills

CA/CPA

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Ownership mindset

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Audit exposure

Inventory/operational exposure

Education

CA or CPA designation

Job description

This is an opportunity to join a successful Australian business during an exciting period of growth and expansion.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you’ll take on a highly visible role with broad responsibility across financial reporting, compliance, controls and business improvement initiatives. You’ll work closely with an experienced leader, gain exposure to key business decisions, and play an important role in supporting the continued evolution of the finance function.

For the right person, this is an opportunity to step beyond traditional financial accounting and become a trusted member of a growing team within a business that genuinely values initiative, accountability and continuous improvement.

The Role

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs
• Lead month-end processes including journals, reconciliations and analysis
• Support statutory reporting, audit and compliance requirements
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and ownership of key reconciliations
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insights
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls and processes
• Support finance projects and business improvement initiatives
• Work closely with the Financial Controller on a range of operational and strategic matters

About You

• CA or CPA qualified
• Strong financial reporting and technical accounting capability
• Big 4 or Mid-Tier Audit experience highly regarded
• Experience within a Financial Accountant, Senior Financial Accountant or similar role
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of outcomes
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Continuous improvement mindset and proactive approach
• Exposure to operational, product-based or inventory-driven environments highly regarded

What's On Offer

• Direct mentorship from an experienced Financial Controller
• Highly visible role with significant ownership and accountability
• Broad exposure across financial reporting, compliance and business operations
• Opportunity to contribute to an evolving finance function
• Exposure to senior leadership and key business initiatives
• Fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Genuine long-term career opportunities
• Gold Coast location