Financial Accountant

Our Client
Our client is a leading global pharmaceutical organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, research and improving patient outcomes. Operating across multiple markets, the business combines commercial excellence with a purpose-driven culture and continues to invest in growth, capability and operational excellence. An opportunity has arisen for a talented Financial Accountant to join the finance team in a broad role offering exposure to financial reporting, compliance, business partnering and process improvement within a large, complex environment.

About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the month-end close process, statutory reporting requirements and ensuring the integrity of the organisation's financial information. You will work closely with both finance and operational stakeholders, providing insights and support across a range of accounting activities.
Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Ownership of month-end reporting, reconciliations and journal entries.
• Assisting with statutory accounts, audit requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of financial controls.
• Assisting with tax, GST and compliance obligations.
• Providing financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders across finance and operational teams.
• Contributing to process improvement and finance transformation initiatives.
• Supporting external and internal audit activities.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a technically strong accounting professional with experience gained within a large corporate environment.
You will ideally bring:

• CA or CPA qualification (or nearing completion).
• 3-7 years' experience in financial accounting, audit or reporting roles.
• Experience within a large corporate, healthcare, pharmaceutical or regulated industry environment is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Excellent reconciliation, reporting and analytical skills.
• Previous exposure to ERP systems and large-scale finance environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

How to Apply
If you are a motivated Financial Accountant looking to further develop your career within a leading pharmaceutical organisation, please apply directly or contact David Petrou at dpetrou@sharpandcarter.com.au for a confidential discussion.