Senior Accountant

Overview

This role supports client accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and tax compliance. Responsibilities include maintaining client accounts, analyzing financial performance and trends, and coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders as needed.

Responsibilities

Financial

• Maintain client accounts using a variety of accounting systems.
• Use Xero accounting system experience (required).
• Prepare and meticulously analyze financial reports, ensuring precision and compliance with regulatory standards for clients.
• Generate detailed financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain accounting systems to streamline and optimize financial reporting procedures.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Collaborate closely with the firm’s executive team.
• Develop financial forecasts and analyses to support strategic decision-making.

Cost Management

• Assist in overseeing client financial activities to enhance cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational enhancements.

Tax Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to relevant tax regulations and coordinate with colleagues or external tax advisors as necessary.
• Prepare tax returns and other required documentation accurately and within specified timelines.

Financial Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive financial analyses to support business planning and decision-making.
• Provide insights into financial performance and trends that contribute to strategic initiatives.

Collaboration

• Work closely with legal and administrative teams, financiers, and clients to understand and address financial requirements.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders as directed.
• Take instruction from supervisors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CA certification is required.
• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Accountant or similar role.
• Minimum of 3–4 years of experience as a Senior Accountant or similar role is required.
• Profound knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, accounting systems, and taxation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across diverse teams.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and adapt in a dynamic professional environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Leaves entitlement upon hire.
• HMO and life insurance upon hire.

Location

• Flexible work arrangement.
• Work hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm AEST (should complete nine (9) hours work).