Senior Financial Accountant

Michael Page; Sydney; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant in Sydney to manage core financial accounting work for an organisation in the insurance sector. You will prepare accurate financial information that supports reporting and informed business decisions.

The role covers month-end activities, reconciliations, and developing financial reports for key stakeholders. A CA or CPA qualification and strong accounting judgement are essential for success in this permanent position.

Qualifications

• Strong financial accounting experience, including preparing financial reports and reconciliations.
• Experience completing month-end activities and reviewing account balances.
• Ability to investigate financial variances and resolve accounting matters accurately.
• Sound knowledge of accounting processes and financial record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial records and reporting information for the Accounting & Finance function.
• Complete month-end accounting activities and maintain clear supporting documentation.
• Review account balances, investigate variances and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare reconciliations to support accurate financial records and reporting outputs.
• Develop financial reports that give stakeholders clear and useful information.
• Apply sound accounting judgement when reviewing transactions and financial data.
• Work with relevant teams to gather information needed for financial reporting activities.
• Identify practical ways to improve the accuracy and efficiency of accounting processes.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end close

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Education

CA or CPA

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

As a Senior Financial Accountant in Sydney, you will manage core financial accounting work for an organisation in the insurance industry. You will prepare accurate financial information that supports clear reporting and sound business decisions.

The organisation operates in the insurance industry in Sydney.

Description

• Prepare accurate financial records and reporting information for the Accounting & Finance function.
• Complete month-end accounting activities and maintain clear supporting documentation.
• Review account balances, investigate variances and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare reconciliations to support accurate financial records and reporting outputs.
• Develop financial reports that give stakeholders clear and useful information.
• Apply sound accounting judgement when reviewing transactions and financial data.
• Work with relevant teams to gather information needed for financial reporting activities.
• Identify practical ways to improve the accuracy and efficiency of accounting processes.

Profile

A successful 'Senior Financial Accountant' should have:

• Strong financial accounting experience, including preparing financial reports and reconciliations.
• Experience completing month-end activities and reviewing account balances.
• Ability to investigate financial variances and resolve accounting matters accurately.
• Sound knowledge of accounting processes and financial record keeping.
• Ability to interpret financial information and present it in a clear format.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing transactions, reports and supporting documents.
• You must be CA or CPA qualified

Job Offer

• Permanent Senior Financial Accountant position in Sydney.
• Salary of AUD 125000 to AUD 140000 + Super.
• The role is only open to Australian citizens and Permanent Resident holders