Senior Financial Accountant

The Senior Financial Accountant assists the Financial Controller in delivering a timely set of financials for the organisation by being responsible for the core financial accounting duties. The role will drive a strong corporate governance framework and business process improvement.

You will also demonstrate the leadership capability to lead and develop a highly effective team.

Some other duties you may perform:

• Lead the month end process, deal with any issues as they arise and, where relevant escalate to the Financial Controller
• Manage the preparation and consolidation of timely and accurate month end Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy in costings for both Profit and Loss and Balance Sheets at a cost centre and project level
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register and associated asset accounts
• Participate in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and practices, and contribute to process improvements
• Provide guidance to the Financial Accountants and Accounts Payables team such as coding of invoices and capitalisation of costs
• Assist in the preparation of regular cash flow forecasts
• Manage the preparation and submission of monthly BAS
• Coordinate and prepare IFRS 16 (Lease Reporting) on a monthly basis
• Assist in the preparation of annual Statutory Accounts, Annual Financial Statements and Income tax Return, including all working papers for audit purposes
• Assist in the regular stock take process and ensure strong inventory management in collaboration with the Service department
• Manage the Financial Accountants
• Asist in the completion of annual workers compensation renewal returns
• Respond to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data
• Liaise and assist in dealing with external auditors
• Participate in rolling out a new ERP system
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the position as directed by the Financial Controller or Executive