Senior Financial Accountant - Immediate Start (Sydney)

Sharp and Carter; Sydney; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp and Carter seeks a Financial Accountant for a 4-month temporary assignment in Sydney. The role focuses on month-end close, balance sheet management, reporting, and treasury support across ANZ operations. Immediate start and hands-on execution are essential.

Ideal candidates hold CA/CPA qualifications with 8+ years in financial/corporate accounting, strong SAP experience, and ability to autonomously manage complex processes and controls within a growing corporate environment.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification.
• 8+ years' experience in Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting or Group Reporting roles.
• Experience within medium to large-scale organisations ($300M+ revenue preferred).
• Strong SAP experience (essential).
• Strong understanding of balance sheet management, month-end processes, statutory reporting and financial controls.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Managing month-end close activities including journals, accruals, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Supporting treasury activities including daily cash management, cash flow forecasting and liquidity reporting
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving accounting issues in a timely manner
• Overseeing payroll accounting, provisions and employee-related accounting entries
• Managing lease accounting in accordance with IFRS16/AASB16 requirements
• Partnering with corporate cost centre managers across Finance, HR, Legal and other functions to manage spend, accruals and forecasts
• Reviewing AP payment runs and maintaining appropriate financial controls
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and management reporting activities
• Preparing audit deliverables and assisting with statutory compliance requirements
• Driving process improvement and automation initiatives across the finance function

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sharp and Carter seeks a Financial Accountant for a 4-month temporary assignment in Sydney. The role focuses on month-end close, balance sheet management, reporting, and treasury support across ANZ operations. Immediate start and hands-on execution are essential.

Ideal candidates hold CA/CPA qualifications with 8+ years in financial/corporate accounting, strong SAP experience, and ability to autonomously manage complex processes and controls within a growing corporate environment.