Senior Financial Accountant

News Corp Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to News Corp publications

Perks & discounts

Health & wellbeing, onsite gym

Time off

Financial wellbeing

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking a Chartered Accountant or CPA to lead the financial accounting function, owning USGAAP and IFRS reporting and driving governance across the finance ecosystem. The role partners with Group Compliance, Tax and Audit to keep the business compliant and moving forward.

You will champion data accuracy, support offshore collaboration, and deliver timely, rigorous accounting across multiple reporting cycles in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA certification and 5+ years of financial accounting experience.
• Strong IFRS expertise; USGAAP knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with internal control frameworks (SOX) and governance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting and reporting under USGAAP and IFRS.
• Maintain SOX compliance and internal policies.
• Embed robust accounting procedures to improve accuracy of financial information.
• Monitor outputs of team members and implement preventative measures.
• Lead responses to audit requests with high quality and timeliness.
• Drive transformation projects to simplify and re-engineer finance processes.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

USGAAP knowledge

SOX/controls experience

stakeholder engagement

offshore collaboration

attention to detail

Education

CA or CPA

Job description

What’s the role?

Step into a high-impact position at News Corp Australia, where you will help shape the financial operations of Australia’s most influential media organisation.

Reporting to the Manager of Financial Accounting, this role goes beyond standard reporting - it’s an opportunity to drive transformation, simplify complex processes, and take ownership of USGAAP and IFRS accounting for key transactions. You will champion robust financial governance, elevate data accuracy, and build collaborative partnerships across Group Compliance, Tax, and audit teams to keep our business moving forward.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting and reporting under USGAAP and IFRS.
• Maintain strict compliance with relevant accounting standards, SOx requirements, and internal business policies.
• Embed robust accounting and financial procedures to govern and enhance the accuracy of financial information.
• Monitor and review the outputs of team members to identify issues promptly and implement preventative measures.
• Ensure excellence in the quality and timeliness of responses to both internal and external audit requests.
• Lead and execute transformation projects aimed at simplifying, consolidating, or re-engineering existing finance processes.

Who are you?

• A CA or CPA with over 5 years of proven experience in financial accounting roles.
• Highly experienced in IFRS, with knowledge of USGAAP considered a strong advantage.
• Experienced in adhering to strong internal control frameworks, such as SOx or equivalent standards.
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders and build meaningful relationships across the business.
• Experienced in working seamlessly alongside an offshore function.
• A detail-oriented, highly organised, and motivated high-performer who brings positive energy, curiosity, and strong career aspirations to the team.

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career
• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives
• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

In an evolving media industry our brands continue to drive the story and influence the agenda - 7.4 million Australians read one of our national, metro or regional paid daily titles a week. We are proud to be the greatest storytellers in Australia. Our products are innovative and dynamic, constantly adapting to new challenges and pioneering the way forward to lead the market. A fast paced and ever changing environment requires adequate, robust and reliable business systems and processes which play a vital part in our success.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

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