Join a large, leading ASX listed organisation with a strong brand presence and a reputation for developing high performing finance professionals.

This is an initial 12-month maternity leave that sits within the Group Financial Reporting function, giving you the opportunity to take true ownership of complex consolidation and technical accounting work, lead a small team, and build strong relationships with senior finance stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage quarterly and year-end US GAAP reporting, owning the end-to-end consolidation process across the group's businesses and investments.
• Lead annual reporting and local financial statement preparation under IFRS, shaping how the business tells its financial story.
• Act as the technical go-to, providing expert accounting guidance on unique and complex transactions that keep the business ahead of the curve.
• Champion a best-practice control environment, working closely with external auditors and driving smart remediation where needed.
• Simplify and continuously improvement initiatives that genuinely elevate the finance function.
• Mentor and grow a Senior Accountant, helping them build their own technical expertise.

About You:

• Qualified Accountant from a Big 4 or Mid-Tier audit firm, with 5+ years' post-qualified experience.
• Previous financial reporting or technical accounting experience involving consolidation of large, complex groups.
• Strong technical experience in IFRS, with US GAAP advantageous.
• Exposure to revenue recognition, impairments and consolidations is highly advantageous.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team is beneficial.
• Collaborative, confident, and capable of influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Why you'll love it:

• Fast-paced, best-practice finance environment with genuine opportunity to drive change.
• Step into a highly visible role with real scope to influence and lead from day one.
• Work alongside a supportive, high-performing team that values technical excellence.

To Note:

• They are only considering audit trained candidates from a Big 4/Mid-Tier chartered firm.
• This is an initial 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.
• Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or long-term visa holder/able to work for the duration of 12 months.
• They operate a flexible WFH model of 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
• Shorter notice periods are highly preferred.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply to the role directly. Alternatively, you can send your CV over to Tara.Magwenzi@marsrecruitment.com.au

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates.