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Senior Accountant

Hays Australia

Australia

Job Description

Join a leading organisation at their National Office in Pyrmont, where you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting governance and compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is a temporary role with the view to go permanent for the right candidate. Please note, this role is full-time in office initially.

Your new role

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for managing external audits and preparing statutory reports under IFRS. You’ll act as a primary contact for auditors, ensuring audit readiness and compliance with group and local accounting standards.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating and improving the group audit process
  • Preparing financial statements and disclosure notes within strict deadlines
  • Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of deliverables for global and local stakeholders
  • Driving process improvements and supporting finance transformation initiatives
  • Maintaining strong internal controls and governance

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Degree in Accounting or Commerce and CPA/CA qualification
  • Must have prior audit experience – Big 4 trained is preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience in group accounting/reporting
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS/AASB and statutory reporting
  • Proven experience managing external audits
  • Advanced Excel skills and SAP experience desirable
  • Excellent communication, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines

What you’ll get in return

  • 6–12-month contract with potential to transition to permanent
  • $120K + super
  • Competitive daily rate and flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking team
  • Exposure to finance transformation projects and process improvement initiatives

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