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Client:

Our client, a large ASX listed group is currently seeking a talented and experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join the Group Finance team. As a key member of the finance division, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and consolidation.

Role Purpose:

The Senior Financial Accountant, Group Finance is responsible for all consolidation entries and accounting balances that arise on consolidation to produce financial statements. This role involves accurate translation of foreign subsidiary financial statements, ensuring correct accounting for certain transactions, and timely consolidation of financial reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all consolidation and elimination entries are accurately recorded in the relevant ledger/financial reporting system.
• Accurately translate foreign subsidiary financial statements into their correct functional currency and our reporting currency.
• Manage transactions impacting multiple entities, such as audit fees, management fees, inter-group dividends, etc.
• Ensure appropriate equity accounting entries for investments.
• Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to achieve accurate reporting.
• Assist in providing reliable financial and management information across business activities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to team members.
• Assist in accounting for significant one-off transactions, debt re-financing, and other transaction support required by shareholders.
• Coordinate ad-hoc financial reporting and drive improvements in the financial reporting process.
• Contribute to our accounting policies and planning, driving ongoing process improvement with Finance.

Experience/Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in accounting and finance within a commercial environment.
• Experience in group reporting and consolidation is essential.
• CA/CPA qualified (or international equivalent) with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• Good understanding of current International and Australian Accounting Standards and relevant Company law.
• Experience with large ERP, TM1 (or other relevant) reporting systems.
• Strong commercial focus and problem resolution skills.
• Flexibility, responsiveness, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and numerate skills.

How to apply:

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