Senior Financial Accountant (12-Month FTC) – Financial Control

Qantas; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jetstar, part of the Qantas Group, seeks a Senior Financial Accountant in Melbourne for a 12-month fixed-term role. You will contribute to technical accounting, external reporting and financial modelling, partnering with Jetstar and Qantas Group stakeholders.

Holds CA/CPA and accounting degree, with strong IFRS/AASB knowledge, advanced Excel modelling and experience in large organisations. Opportunity to influence reporting and governance within a major aviation group.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification and degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and applying AASB/IFRS standards.
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills.
• Experience in statutory, Group or external financial reporting in large/complex organisations.
• Practical financial control experience including month-end reporting, reconciliations and balance sheet ownership.
• Understanding the interaction between accounting treatment, systems and reporting outcomes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication with finance and operational stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in aviation/transport/infrastructure/asset-intensive sectors is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Researching complex accounting matters and preparing papers aligned to AASB/IFRS.
• Supporting Group reporting, half-year and year-end activities with External Reporting & Advice.
• Building and maintaining financial models across Fleet, Engineering, Fixed Assets, Leases and initiatives.
• Assessing impacts to P&L, balance sheet and cash flow; translating into business recommendations.
• Providing accounting support across PP&E, project accounting, lease accounting and CAPEX vs OPEX.
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and disclosures.

Skills

Technical accounting

Excel modelling

Stakeholder management

IFRS/AASB knowledge

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Jetstar, part of the Qantas Group, seeks a Senior Financial Accountant in Melbourne for a 12-month fixed-term role. You will contribute to technical accounting, external reporting and financial modelling, partnering with Jetstar and Qantas Group stakeholders.

Holds CA/CPA and accounting degree, with strong IFRS/AASB knowledge, advanced Excel modelling and experience in large organisations. Opportunity to influence reporting and governance within a major aviation group.