MARS are partnering an established and growing financial services organisation to appoint a Senior Financial Accountant to play a key role across month-end, statutory reporting and regulatory compliance. This is a hands-on position suited to a technically strong accountant who enjoys ownership, problem-solving and working closely with senior finance leaders in a fast-moving environment.

The successful candidate will be CA/CPA qualified, with 4+ years from a Big 4 or Mid-Tier audit function, or a commercial background within an large complex and/or ASX listed environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance / Finance Manager, you'll take responsibility for end-to-end month-end processes across a portfolio of entities, support half-year and year-end reporting, and act as a key point of contact for auditors and regulators. You'll also contribute to process improvements and ad-hoc projects as the business continues to scale.

The Responsibilities:

• Complete month-end processes for multiple entities, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and result commentary
• Perform and investigate bank reconciliations and resolve variances
• Support regulatory and statutory reporting requirements (including GST/BAS, APRA, ABS)
• Prepare half-year and full-year financial statements for designated entities
• Review month-end outputs prepared by finance officers
• Liaise with external auditors and respond to audit requests
• Assist with technical accounting matters and finance-led projects as they arise
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes and controls

The Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and CA/CPA qualification with 4-7 years' accounting experience
• Must have audit experience working at a Big 4 or Mid-Tier chartered firm or come from a large complex and/or ASX listed environment (essential)
• Financial services experience highly regarded but not essential
• Hands-on, deadline-driven and comfortable working in a growing, evolving business
• Strong technical accounting foundation with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Team-oriented and adaptable, with a focus on meeting deadlines and driving improvements.

To Note:

• Only candidates with a Big 4/Mid-Tier audit background or from a large complex and/or ASX listed environment are being considered for this role
• They operate a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have long-term working rights

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.