Senior Financial Accountant — AI & Automation Focus

Sharp & Carter Finance & Accounting Syd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter Finance & Accounting Syd is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to support month-end reporting, balance sheet integrity and process improvements within Group Finance. You will drive automation and AI initiatives while ensuring accurate financial statements and timely close.

The role requires strong CA/CPA credentials, 3+ years in financial accounting, and proven experience with intercompany, revenue recognition and external audits.

Qualifications

• Month-end reporting and balance sheet integrity across Group Finance.
• Experience with revenue recognition, intercompany transactions and deferred revenue.
• Experience with offshore/shared services finance teams and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end activities including accruals, prepayments, intercompany, revenue recognition and deferred revenue
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items
• Manage relationship with offshore shared services provider and review journals
• Support year-end statutory reporting, disclosures and external audits
• Assist with sustainability reporting and other Group Finance deliverables
• Review trial balances for accurate reporting and controls
• Drive process improvements, automation and AI initiatives across finance activities

Skills

Month-end accounting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Intercompany accounting

Revenue recognition

Process improvement

Automation / AI interest

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

Sharp & Carter Finance & Accounting Syd is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to support month-end reporting, balance sheet integrity and process improvements within Group Finance. You will drive automation and AI initiatives while ensuring accurate financial statements and timely close.

The role requires strong CA/CPA credentials, 3+ years in financial accounting, and proven experience with intercompany, revenue recognition and external audits.