Senior Program Accountant - Perth (Fixed-Term)

Professional Search Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Search Group in Perth is seeking a Senior Program Accountant to join a high-impact program focused on employee entitlements remediation. This fixed-term opportunity combines accounting expertise with data analysis to investigate discrepancies and deliver audit-ready reports.

You will manage budgets, analyze payroll data, strengthen controls and provide insights to senior stakeholders, supporting remediation activities and governance throughout the engagement.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA or equivalent professional membership.
• Strong experience in financial analysis, reconciliations and compliance.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and the Fair Work Act.
• Advanced analytical skills with large datasets.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage program budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Analyse complex financial and payroll data, identifying discrepancies and risks.
• Strengthen financial controls, compliance processes and data integrity.
• Provide clear insights and advice to senior stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and support audit and remediation activities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reconciliations

Compliance

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Payroll knowledge

Education

CA/CPA (or equivalent)

Job description

Professional Search Group in Perth is seeking a Senior Program Accountant to join a high-impact program focused on employee entitlements remediation. This fixed-term opportunity combines accounting expertise with data analysis to investigate discrepancies and deliver audit-ready reports.

You will manage budgets, analyze payroll data, strengthen controls and provide insights to senior stakeholders, supporting remediation activities and governance throughout the engagement.