Senior Financial Accountant

Select Aust Sydney; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Hybrid working

Job summary

Randstad partners with a leading manufacturing organisation to appoint a Senior Financial Accountant in Melbourne. You will own the general ledger, drive the full month-end close, and prepare insightful reporting for decision-making.

You will collaborate with operations and external auditors, ensuring IFRS/AASB compliance, robust controls, and efficient processes. CA/CPA qualification with 5 years' experience required; hybrid work with on-site parking.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification with 5 years of financial accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong IFRS/AASB knowledge and ability to manage tight reporting deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills with data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Experience coordinating with external auditors and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead full month-end close and ownership of the GL and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee inventory and cost accounting in a manufacturing setting.
• Coordinate with auditors for year-end reporting and statutory compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Our Client Randstad are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful organisation operating in the fast-paced manufacturing space. Known for their commitment to quality and operating within a complex commercial environment, they foster a highly collaborative team culture. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, you will have the opportunity to leverage new technologies, automation, and agile workflows to achieve business objectives in this Senior Financial Accountant role.

About the Opportunity

As the Senior Financial Accountant, you will report directly to the Financial Controller. You will be at the forefront of the finance function, taking true ownership of the general ledger and financial reporting to enable informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Driving the full month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across a complex corporate structure. Full ownership of the Trial Balance, balance sheet reconciliations, and the posting of monthly journals.

Partnering closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to oversee inventory and cost accounting in a high-volume manufacturing setting. Acting as the primary financial contact for external auditors, managing year-end reporting and statutory compliance. Driving continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for efficiency gains, strengthening financial controls, and implementing streamlined solutions.

Ideal Profile

You will be CA/CPA qualified with 5 years of relevant financial accounting experience within the manufacturing is similar complex commercial environment. Strong AASB/IFRS knowledge with a demonstrated experience manage competing priorities and strict reporting deadlines.

A commercial mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement. Advanced Excel skills essential, with experience using SAP or Microsoft Dynamics highly advantageous.

Benefits

An opportunity to influence the direction of a modernising finance function. Join a collaborative, highly capable team who encourage growth and innovation. Convenient South East location, on-site parking & hybrid working arrangements.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all.

We actively encourage applications from any background.

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