Senior Financial Accountant - $90k + Super

Private Advertiser; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Australian finance team in Melbourne. The role focuses on financial accounting, reporting, controls and commercial analysis within a global healthcare and consumer products context.

You will work closely with finance and operational stakeholders, gaining an understanding of how financial performance connects with manufacturing activities and broader business decisions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification, or be progressing towards completion.
• Strong financial accounting experience within a commercial organisation.
• Sound understanding of month-end, general ledger, reconciliations and reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and exposure to ERP systems.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ownership.
• Ability to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing month‑end activities, including journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing accurate monthly financial and management reports.
• Supporting statutory reporting, external audits and taxation requirements.
• Maintaining general ledger integrity and strong financial controls.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis.
• Investigating variances and providing meaningful insights into business performance.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to support operational and financial decisions.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, systems and financial efficiency.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end close

Reporting & analysis

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting & forecasting

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA/CA qualification or progression

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant - $90k + Super

About Us

We are part of a global healthcare and consumer products group, operating within a dynamic manufacturing environment where innovation, quality and operational excellence are central to our success.

With an established international presence and a growing Australian operation, we offer the opportunity to be part of a business that combines global scale with the hands‑on environment of a local operation.

We are now looking for a capable Senior Accountant who enjoys getting close to the numbers, understanding how a business operates and contributing beyond traditional financial reporting.

The Opportunity

Working within our Australian finance team, you will have exposure to the financial and operational aspects of a global manufacturing business, combining financial accounting, reporting, controls and commercial analysis.

You will work closely with finance and operational stakeholders, gaining an understanding of how financial performance connects with manufacturing activities and broader business decisions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing month‑end activities, including journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing accurate monthly financial and management reports.
• Supporting statutory reporting, external audits and taxation requirements.
• Maintaining general ledger integrity and strong financial controls.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis.
• Investigating variances and providing meaningful insights into business performance.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to support operational and financial decisions.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, systems and financial efficiency.

About You

We are looking for a technically capable accountant who enjoys understanding the business behind the numbers.

You will ideally bring:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification, or be progressing towards completion.
• Strong financial accounting experience within a commercial organisation.
• Sound understanding of month‑end, general ledger, reconciliations and reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and exposure to ERP systems.
• An analytical mindset, attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership.
• The ability to communicate effectively with finance and non‑finance stakeholders.

Experience gained within FMCG, manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals or consumer products would be well regarded. We also welcome applications from accountants in other sectors who can demonstrate strong technical foundations and an interest in working within an operationally driven business.

Why Join Us?

• Global exposure: Be part of an international healthcare and consumer products group.
• Industry relevance: Gain experience in a manufacturing environment where finance plays an important role in business performance.
• Career development: Broaden your experience across financial accounting, reporting, controls and analysis.
• Meaningful work: Contribute to a business focused on products supporting health and wellbeing.
• Established operations: Join a business with international backing and an established Australian presence.