Senior Financial Accountant - Construction Industry

Location: St Leonards (Hybrid Working Model)
Salary: Dependent on Experience

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Accountant to join a leading construction business based in St Leonards. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the accurate financial management and reporting of multiple projects within the organisation.

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will leverage your extensive financial accounting expertise and project management skills to oversee project accounting, financial compliance, and reporting, while improving financial processes and systems. You will work alongside a dynamic team to support informed financial decisions and ensure the efficient and profitable execution of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of project monthly reporting.
• Involvement in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting (Group and local requirements).
• Preparation of requests from head office within tight deadlines.
• Ensure financial records comply with accounting standards.
• Preparation of financial statements and involvement in the audit process, including leading the audit of project reimbursable costs.
• Preparation and review of balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Preparation of monthly BAS and FBT returns, and involvement in company tax return preparation.
• Assist Accounts Payable team in review of payments and bank reconciliations.
• Continuously improve financial controls, efficiency, and processes.
• Train and mentor junior staff, and support senior management in key financial areas.

Qualifications and Experience:

• CPA / CA qualification.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in accounting/finance within a complex organisation.
• Extensive experience in tax return preparation, FBT returns, BAS reporting, and statutory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Proven experience in financial and project reporting, external audits, and financial controls.
• Experience in SAP will be highly regarded.
• Construction industry experience will be highly regarded.
• Big 4 trained background is strongly preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI.
• Strong technical and accounting skills in statutory accounts preparation.
• In-depth knowledge of tax, including FBT, GST, and income tax.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Strong organisational skills and a methodical, meticulous approach.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to make an impact in a high-growth organisation within the construction sector. If you have a strong financial background with experience in project management, accounting standards, and compliance, we want to hear from you!

Reach out to Brad Rosser on [email protected] if you have any questions prior to applying.

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