Senior Accountant

About the role 
An exciting opportunity with a global Media organisation currently exists in order to fill a key role in their finance team. This  Senior Accountants' position will help assist in the management and communication of the companies’ financial accounting and management accounting activities on a national scale. Initially, this role will commence as a contractual role, however there is the strong potential for this to be extended / become permanent.

The responsibilities
Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);

• Month end closing including the end of month journals posting, Balance Sheet accounts reconciliation, monthly management reporting and analysis.
• Responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the financial/management accounting information at all times and consistent with the general accounting standards, principles, and policies
• Maintain effective financial / management accounting controls and systems.
• Assist the Finance Business Partners, including general finance support to business units
• Assisting with the collation of information for preparation of BAS, FBT, income tax and other returns, if required.
• Undertake General ledger reconciliation including bank account reconciliation, etc.
• Undertake process improvement tasks
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies, processes, systems, and procedures.

The successful applicant will have 
Ideally, you will be a fully CA/CPA qualified accounting professional or studying towards, and will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as your ability to interact and engage cross functionally within the business will be crucial to your success. Additionally, you will have strong Microsoft Excel skills,  had experience working in a complex & high-volume environment and possess a positive "can-do" work ethic.

About the client 
Our client is a global Media organisation. They have been identified as an "employer of choice" in their industry.

How to apply 
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jamie Burgess on 0439 014 028 or at [email protected], quoting Ref No JB8224.