Senior Financial Accountant

Nayax; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Team events

Office lunch

Birthday leave*

Private healthcare

Wellbeing incentives

Flu vaccinations

Snacks & beverages

Job summary

Nayax Oceania is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to own financial reporting, compliance and controls for AU and NZ entities. This hands-on role offers exposure to a Nasdaq-listed group and the chance to scale the regional finance function.

You'll partner with the global finance team, manage month-end close, statutory reporting, and internal controls, while mentoring junior staff in a fast-growing technology environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' financial accounting experience, Big 4 or mid-tier audit background will get advantage plus time in a commercial or corporate environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge under AASB/IFRS, with confidence handling complex or first-time transactions.
• Experience in a multinational, multi-entity, or listed company environment highly regarded.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with a modern ERP system (e.g. NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• A strong control mindset and high attention to detail, balanced with the ability to work at pace.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable engaging across all levels of the business.
• Experience in payments, fintech, retail, or technology industries is a plus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Close monthly, quarterly, and yearly through AP/AR teams and reconciliations.
• Own end-to-end month-end close for AU and NZ entities.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and support regulatory, tax, and group reporting.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Act as primary contact for external auditors and manage the annual statutory audit.
• Ensure compliance with AASB/IFRS, GST, FBT, income tax and other local obligations.
• Participate in SOX procedures and ensure testing is documented.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and close control gaps.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions (revenue, leases, intercompany).
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, with variance commentary.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and transfer pricing with global finance.
• Drive process improvement and system enhancements across finance.
• Partner with commercial, operations, and global teams for sound financial insight.
• Mentor and support junior finance staff.

Skills

Financial accounting

Audit experience

ERP knowledge

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Multinational exposure

Process improvement

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Nayax (Nasdaq: NYAX) is a global fintech and commerce enablement company powering payments and management solutions for the unattended, retail, and vending industries. Our platform connects millions of payment points across more than 100 countries, helping operators simplify payments and maximize customer loyalty. Nayax Oceania is the regional hub for Australia and New Zealand, supporting a fast-growing customer base across vending, micro-markets, mobility, and retail.

We're looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to take ownership of financial reporting, compliance, and controls for Nayax Oceania. This is a hands‑on role for an experienced accountant who wants genuine ownership of the numbers, exposure to a global listed group, and the chance to help scale the finance function as the region grows. You'll work closely with the local Finance Team and the global finance team in a fast-paced, high‑growth technology environment.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Working with AP & AR Team monthly, quarterly and annually closing process and ensure accuracy of financial records including account payable team, accruals, billing team, revenue recognition, payroll journal entries, fixed assets and intangible assets reconciliation.
• Own the end-to-end month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for AU and NZ entities.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and support all local regulatory, tax, and group reporting requirements.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliations, review, and timely resolution of variances.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and manage the annual statutory audit end to end.
• Ensure compliance with AASB/IFRS accounting standards, GST, FBT, income tax, and other local regulatory obligations.
• Participate in SOX procedures and ensure testing results are properly managed and documented
• Maintain and strengthen the internal control framework, identifying and closing control gaps.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex or judgemental transactions (e.g. revenue recognition, leases, intercompany).
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, including variance analysis and commentary for stakeholders.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and transfer pricing documentation with the global finance team.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and system enhancements across the finance function.
• Partner with commercial, operations, and global finance teams to support business decisions with sound financial insight.
• Mentor and support junior members of the finance team.

Requirements:

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• 5+ years' financial accounting experience, Big 4 or mid-tier audit background will get advantage plus time in a commercial or corporate environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge under AASB/IFRS, with confidence handling complex or first-time transactions.
• Experience in a multinational, multi-entity, or listed company environment highly regarded.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with a modern ERP system (e.g. NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• A strong control mindset and high attention to detail, balanced with the ability to work at pace.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable engaging across all levels of the business.
• Experience in payments, fintech, retail, or technology industries is a plus, but not essential.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to make a genuine impact in a fast-growing, global technology company.
• Direct exposure to a Nasdaq-listed group and international finance team.
• A collaborative, high-trust culture where you own your work.
• Career growth as the Oceania finance function continues to scale.

Benefits and Perks:

• Annual Company Bonus & Salary Review
• Quarterly Team Bonding Event
• Monthly team lunch at Office
• Paid Leave on Birthday*
• Private Healthcare Incentives*
• Staff Health/Wellbeing Incentives*
• Flu Vaccinations
• Vending Machine full of soft drinks, snacks
• A very friendly young dynamic company
• Pool, Table Tennis, PS 5

(*Eligible after 1st year Work Anniversary)

Learn More about Nayax:

Founded in 2005, Nayax provides an end-to-end platform for payments, empowers businesses to grow revenue, reduce operational costs, and deliver seamless commerce experiences. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to in-house innovation have positioned us at the forefront of the cashless payment revolution, serving the unattended and retail sectors around the world.

We support over 80 payment methods in 60+ currencies, hold a European payment institution license, and have formed strategic partnerships with global financial institutions to deliver powerful, scalable solutions.

With more than 1,200 employees across 13 global offices, Nayax operates in 120+ countries. Our global headquarters in Herzliya Hills, Israel, is our largest site, housing over 600 employees across 20+ departments.

At Nayax, we believe in creating long-term impact through loyalty tools, omnichannel solutions, and an agile ecosystem of value-added services. We're proud to support businesses in reaching new heights and we're always looking for innovative, passionate individuals to join us.