Senior Financial Accountant

• Senior accounting role within a renowned Melbourne retail business

About Our Client

A Melbourne-based retail business seeking an experienced accounting professional to join its finance team. Working across a diverse group structure, the successful candidate will gain broad exposure to reporting, multiple entities, financial operations and process improvement.

Job Description

• Prepare and analyse financial reports and statements.
• Manage month-end and year-end financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Prepare complex group consolidations, including inter-company eliminations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the general ledger and reconcile accounts.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and guidance.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and fixed asset reporting.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and audit requirements.
• Assist with cash flow reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and improve finance processes.
• Maintain accurate financial data across the group's systems and entities.

The Successful Applicant

• A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, and a CPA or CA.
• Demonstrated experience in a Senior Financial Accountant role; preferably within a retail or FMCG environment.
• Strong experience working within a complex, multi-entity environment, and proven capability in preparing complex group consolidations.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and principles.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong experience with Excel, accounting software and ERP systems, knowledge of MYOB a bonus.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and deadline-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Retail or FMCG experience is strongly preferred.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary AUD plus super.
• Permanent full-time position in a well-established and dynamic retail company in Melbourne.
• Opportunity to work in Glenroy with a reputable organisation.
• Take ownership of complex financial reporting and consolidations.
• Gain broad exposure across a multi-entity operating environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to process and reporting improvements.

If this Senior Financial Accountant role aligns with your skills and career goals, we encourage you to apply.