MARS are partnering with a well-established organisation to hire a Senior Financial Accountant on an initial 3-6 month contract, with potential for extension or permanent conversion.

This is an ASAP start role, offering the opportunity to work within a large, high-performing Group Finance team and contribute to complex financial operations and reporting.

About the Role:

Reporting into the Group Finance function, you will provide financial reporting support, act as second-in-charge for key finance processes and ensure accurate and timely accounting across the organisation. You will support month-end and year-end close, revenue recognition, external reporting, and finance process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including complex journals, balance sheet, and GL reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition across all business units, in line with accounting standards.
• Maintain and review project ledgers, revenue allocations, and other financial records.
• Prepare and provide data for external audits and support ad hoc reporting requests.
• Contribute to the implementation of new systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Support and mentor junior finance team members.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About You:

• CPA/CA qualified (or equivalent) with 5+ years' experience in financial accounting or a similar role.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including month-end close, reconciliations, and revenue recognition.
• Experienced with large ERP systems (TechOne is beneficial) and advanced Excel skills; familiarity with data manipulation/visualisation tools (SQL, PowerBI, PowerQuery) is a plus.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Additional Information:

• Initial 3-6 month contract with potential for extension or permanent conversion.
• Immediate start highly preferred.
• Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

To Note:

• Working holiday visas are encouraged to apply!
• Available at less than 2 weeks' notice - shorter notice periods will be highly favoured.
• Experience in a commercial environment (outside of audit) is essential.
• They operate a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
• There is paid parking available on-site.

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

To note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.