Description:
4-6 month contract working for one of Australia's biggest retail companies. My client is seeking a strong Senior Financial Accountant to start ASAP
With over 500 stores across Australia and New Zealand, employing more than 44,000 staff. Our client have a finance department of 120 people, with unparalleled career progression opportunities. They are seeking a diligent Senior Financial Accountant to be responsible for supporting decision-making and overseeing financial reporting.As a Senior Financial Accountant you will be responsible for:
- Leading a small team in managing all accounting obligations
- Support the Finance Manager in delivering all accounting obligations, whilst supporting both internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure all accounting policies, procedures and relevant legislative requirements are adhered to
- Creation and review of periodic financial statements and reports
- Ensure key provisions are prepared, reviewed and monitored
- Prepare and co-ordinate Wesfarmers group reporting requirements in a timely manner
- Identify risks and opportunities for the business in a timely manner to enable mitigation of identified risks
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar capacity, either working in a corporate environment or within an accounting firm
- A strong understanding of accounting principles and standards
- Experience using Financial Systems (i.e. SAP), including accounting and general ledger experience
- A proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders across all levels of an organisation, including the confidence to present and exert influence as needed
- Led a team to success and genuinely enjoy leading and coaching teams
- Ability to drive improvements, meet multiple competing deadlines and ensure high attention to detail
- Tertiary qualifications in commerce or business, with accounting or finance majors.
- Hold an ICAA or CPA qualification
16 Apr 2024;
from:
adzuna.com.au