Financial Accountant - Financial Services

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Sydney CBD - Full-time in office

Department: Finance

Reporting To: Head of Finance

Company Overview

A global financial services business operating in the exchange-traded investment product space. The organisation provides a range of listed investment solutions across multiple asset classes and is part of a larger international financial group with a significant global presence.

The local business is in a strong growth phase and continues to expand its operational and finance capabilities in Australia.

Role Overview

This is a Financial Accountant role responsible for supporting financial operations across multiple entities within a shared services environment.

The role owns the month-end close process, financial reporting, and audit coordination, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial information across corporate and fund structures. It also plays a key role in maintaining strong financial controls and supporting ongoing process improvement initiatives.

You will work closely with internal finance teams, external auditors, and global stakeholders in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End & Reporting

• Own the month-end close process across multiple entities
• Prepare and review journals, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers
• Maintain month-end timelines and ensure deadlines are met
• Assist with preparation of management and group reporting packs

Audit & Compliance

• Support year-end and half-year audit processes
• Coordinate audit requests and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (AASB/IFRS) and internal controls

Operational Finance

• Review accounts payable and payment processes
• Support expense and credit card reconciliations
• Contribute to financial control and process improvement initiatives

Required Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in financial accounting or audit
• Experience with month-end close processes
• Exposure to multi-entity environments desirable
• Financial services or funds experience advantageous but not essential

Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical accounting knowledge (AASB / IFRS)
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability
• Experience with accounting systems (Xero or similar preferred)
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CA or CPA qualified (or working towards completion)

Why This Role

• Exposure to a global investment business operating in listed products
• Ownership of end-to-end month-end and reporting processes
• Strong audit and technical accounting development
• Opportunity to improve and streamline finance processes
• Direct access to senior finance leadership in a lean team environment

First 12 Months Success

• Full ownership of month-end close delivery
• Smooth execution of audit cycles
• Improved quality of reporting and workpapers
• Strong integration into group reporting processes
• Visible uplift in financial controls and processes

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