Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant
Sydney CBD
6 months temp contract
Hybrid working
$50 per hour + super

We are partnering with a prestigious membership organisation who are looking for a Financial Accountant on a 6-month temporary contract - WHV holders are welcome to apply!

In this role you will be reporting to the Financial Controller and play a key role in managing the financial affairs of the organisation and the various other entities it administers.

A primary focus of this role will be to support the Finance team in its day-to-day operations, provide commentary on variance analysis, perform bank reconciliations, month-end & year-end accounting and supporting the Financial Controller in the current other administered entities. This role will also focus on ensuring a successful migration to a new accounting platform.

You MUST have experience with Microsoft Business Central Dynamics

Role responsibilities

• Prepare month end close, including balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and general journals for the organisation
• Provide insightful variance analysis on a monthly basis against budget
• Assist with the preparation of monthly department management reports
• Assist the Financial Controller to ensure the timely and accurate compilation of the organisation's annual statutory financial statements in accordance with relevant legislation, accounting standards and regulations
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements of other entities
• Liaise with external auditors in collating requested information during the annual audits across all entities the organisation administers
• General Ledger maintenance to ensure revenue transactions are captured accurately
• Liaise with banks and other relevant stakeholders as required
• Ensure the organisation remains PCI DSS compliant
• Responsibility for maintaining the Finance Team's policy and procedural documents
• Ensure that accounting standards and the organisation's internal financial policies are adhered to
• Respond to financial queries and providing information as required
• Proactively pursue financial process improvements and system enhancement initiatives
• Support ad-hoc projects and improvement initiatives
• Actively support the Chief Financial Officer, Financial Controller, and other stakeholders within the business with relevant financial information when required

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, commerce or a related field
• Professional accounting qualification (CA or CPA) or in progress is preferred
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years accounting experience
• Experience in a chartered or professional/financial services firm would be advantageous
• Strong computer software skills, including advanced knowledge and use of Excel
• Experience in using Oracle JD Edwards and Microsoft Business Central system
• System maintenance and enhancement skills utilising a major or mid-tier accounting application, including for reporting and analysis purposes
• Advanced problem solving and analytical skills, including the ability to identify issues and suggest solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We are looking for someone to start immediately for this role - so please apply now if you think you're a good fit for the position and we will call you as soon as we can.

Temporary visa holders (WHV) as well as PR, Australian Citizens are welcome to apply as it is a full-time 6 month temporary contract. Must be able to work for the entirety of the contract.