Senior Financial Accountant

MPAU Finance; Sydney; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

MPAU Finance in Sydney is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to manage core financial accounting duties for an insurer. You will produce accurate financial information to support clear reporting and informed business decisions.

The role focuses on month-end close, reconciliations and robust financial reporting, with emphasis on accuracy and process improvement. Applicants must be CA or CPA qualified and eligible to work in Australia.

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.
• Ability to interpret financial information and present it clearly.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing transactions, reports and supporting documents.
• CA or CPA qualification is required.

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

Attention to detail

CA/CPA qualified

Education

CA or CPA

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