Senior Financial Accountant
Description
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparation of financial information for Management, the Board and Executive Committees.
- Processing month end journals to produce the month end results as well as verifying entries and comparing to expectations
- Partner with various internal stakeholders to review monthly results and drive financial performance as well as provide financial analysis and interpretation to drive optimal business outcomes
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet control including reconciliations.
- Contribute to the budgeting processes to monitor, control, and evaluate costs, revenues, and cash flows
- Develop and maintain strong internal controls regarding the performance of the month end process and reporting outputs
- Provision of technical accounting expertise and advice to appropriately document commercial implications of business activities.
- Preparation of statutory reporting adjustments and financial statements in compliance with AASB’s.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional certification in accounting - CA / CPA or equivalent
- Degree qualified in Accounting, Commerce, Business, Finance, or related field.
- Big 4 background - preferred
- Previous experience in a financial or management reporting environment familiar with month end deliverables
- Able to interpret and assess accounting standards and apply in the retail industry
- Experience in ERP systems as well as Excel, Word, and Power-point at an intermediate to advanced level
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Able to demonstrate initiative and be ready to innovate and challenge.
- Hands-on problem-solving acumen and ability to identify efficiencies and provide pragmatic solutions
- Effective written and listening communication skills with ability to build relationship with stakeholders internally and externally.
- Forward-thinking ability to work under pressure and with deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability in identifying and successfully delivering process improvement.
- Act with honesty, integrity, commitment, and responsibility.
VALUES
- We are a collective
- We thrive on change
- We play to win
- We are built to last