Senior Financial Accountant — Fast-Growing Infra, IFRS Pro

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant for their Sydney North Shore NSW operations. You will lead month-end close, prepare financial statements, and deliver statutory reports while ensuring IFRS and ASASB compliance. The role requires CA or CPA designation and experience in a large, complex business.

You'll mentor junior staff, partner with the wider business on financial queries, and contribute to process improvements in a dynamic infrastructure sector environment.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA designation is required.
• Experience in a large, complex business is preferred.
• Strong month-end deliverables and reporting process knowledge.
• Sound understanding of reporting standards (IFRS/ASASB).
• Big 4 or mid-tier experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end reporting process and close.
• Prepare financial statements and statutory reports.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and ASASB standards.
• Assist with management reporting and variance analysis.
• Provide commentary on financial results and insights.
• Oversee and support junior team members.
• Collaborate with the wider business on financial queries.
• Support ad-hoc tax and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Month-end reporting

IFRS knowledge

Variance analysis

Financial statements

Team leadership

Education

CA or CPA

Job description

Lawson Elliott Recruitment is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant for their Sydney North Shore NSW operations. You will lead month-end close, prepare financial statements, and deliver statutory reports while ensuring IFRS and ASASB compliance. The role requires CA or CPA designation and experience in a large, complex business.

You'll mentor junior staff, partner with the wider business on financial queries, and contribute to process improvements in a dynamic infrastructure sector environment.