Senior Financial Accountant

Sigma Healthcare; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary reviews

Flexible working – work from home 1d/w

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Onsite canteen

Shuttle bus

Staff discounts

Job summary

Sigma Healthcare is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to deliver accurate statutory reporting, provide technical accounting guidance, and strengthen financial controls. You will lead fixed asset management, support lease accounting under AASB 16, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve reporting processes.

You’ll engage with Finance, Property, Tax, Legal and external auditors, contributing to governance and continuous improvement while supporting a diverse business across Australia.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business and CA/CPA qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, statutory reporting and financial governance.
• Sound analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confident communication and stakeholder engagement skills with a proactive improvement mindset.
• Big 4 or mid-tier audit background, retail/wholesale/distribution experience or exposure to lease systems would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Review general ledger balances and month-end reconciliations, strengthening accuracy and compliance.
• Improve month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliation practices.
• Support lease accounting under AASB 16, including lease data and the Progen system.
• Lead fixed asset management across the Group, applying consistent policies and controls.
• Research complex technical accounting matters and prepare clear accounting papers.
• Advise on retail accounting matters including rebates, inventory, provisions and start-up costs.
• Strengthen financial governance, controls and reporting processes through continuous improvement.
• Partner with Finance, Property, Tax, Legal, external auditors and advisors.

Skills

CA/CPA qualification

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Big 4/mid-tier audit background

Lease accounting (Progen)

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Commerce/Business

Tools

Progen lease system

Job description

Our Group Finance team helps safeguard the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across Sigma Healthcare. Working closely with Finance and business teams, the function strengthens financial controls, supports statutory reporting and provides the information needed for sound decisions.

About the Role

Reporting into the Head of Financial Reporting, the Senior Financial Accountant plays a key role in delivering accurate statutory reporting, providing technical accounting advice and improving financial controls across the Group. You’ll lead fixed asset management, support lease accounting and work with stakeholders to make reporting processes more efficient and reliable.

Role Responsibilities

• Review general ledger balances and month-end reconciliations, strengthening accuracy and compliance.
• Improve month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliation practices.
• Support lease accounting under AASB 16, including lease data and the Progen system.
• Lead fixed asset management across the Group, applying consistent policies and controls.
• Research complex technical accounting matters and prepare clear accounting papers.
• Advise on retail accounting matters including rebates, inventory, provisions and start-up costs.
• Strengthen financial governance, controls and reporting processes through continuous improvement.
• Partner with Finance, Property, Tax, Legal, external auditors and advisors.

Who Are We Looking For?

• A degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business and completed CA/CPA qualification.
• Experience in financial accounting.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, statutory reporting and financial governance.
• Sound analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confident communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proactive improvement mindset.
• A Big 4 or mid-tier audit background, retail/wholesale/distribution experience or exposure to lease systems such as Progen would be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

Grow your career with purpose – Access a wide range of learning and development programs, including our internally designed leadership courses (including our Women In Leadership program) to support your long‑term growth. Be part of a purpose‑driven organisation making a difference in healthcare, working with a collaborative and supportive team.

Be rewarded for your impact – Enjoy annual salary reviews linked to your performance, recognising the value you bring to the team.

Flexibility that works – Work from home one day per week, while staying connected with your team at our vibrant Preston Support Office four days a week. We’re committed to supporting our people through life’s important moments. Alongside our formal flexibility policies, we recognise that some circumstances, such as returning from parental leave or managing personal wellbeing may require additional consideration. In these situations, we work collaboratively on case‑by‑case arrangements to provide the support needed while balancing the requirements of the role and team.

Paid parental leave – We support growing families with six weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers and one week of paid parental leave for secondary carers.

Exclusive savings – Access generous team member discounts across a wide range of products with our partnership with Flare, including company‑wide corporate offers on healthcare premiums with Bupa Healthcare, banking benefits with Comm Bank, novated leasing and a team member discount card entitling you to savings in our Chemist Warehouse Pharmacies

Support when you need it – Tap into confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for personal or professional support.

Take advantage of our subsidised and convenient onsite canteen for varied and affordable meals, coffee, confectionary and bakery items.

Easy commuting – Enjoy our complimentary shuttle bus connecting nearby train stations to the Preston Support Office, making public transport travel simple and stress‑free.

About Us

Sigma Healthcare is powering pharmacy! We have the largest pharmacy network in Australia with trusted brands including Chemist Warehouse, Amcal, Discount Drug Stores and Ultra Beauty! We are powered by our dedicated people and our leading Australian full line pharmacy wholesale and distribution business that delivers medicines to any pharmacy anywhere in Australia. With Chemist Warehouse now operating in four countries outside Australia, we continue to expand our reach.

Sigma Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement listed.