Senior Financial Accounting & Control Leader

Sydney Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive remuneration

Flexible benefits package

Parental leave

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to oversee statutory and other financial reporting, develop accounting policy, and provide technical advice to support the business. You will manage the Financial Accountants in the Financial Control Team and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.

You will lead the delivery of monthly management reporting, coach a high-performing team, and liaise with the Audit Office of NSW to address audit

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting.
• CA or CPA qualification required.
• Experience in financial management and/or accounting in a large, complex organisation (asset-intensive or regulated preferred).
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical insight on financial accounting, taxes, treasury and internal controls.
• Manage and coach the Financial Accountants within the Financial Control Team.
• Lead the monthly management reporting processes (Corporate Performance).
• Explain accounting policies, laws and regulations to diverse audiences.
• Identify and resolve accounting policy and technical issues and implement solutions.
• Lead production of reconciliations and audit work papers for financial reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting policy

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Sydney Water is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to oversee statutory and other financial reporting, develop accounting policy, and provide technical advice to support the business. You will manage the Financial Accountants in the Financial Control Team and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.

You will lead the delivery of monthly management reporting, coach a high-performing team, and liaise with the Audit Office of NSW to address audit