MARS Recruitment is partnering with a leading financial services organisation to recruit a Management Accountant for a 24M contract, with the potential of a permanent role.

This is a key role within the finance team, where you will work closely with various departments to provide management accounting services, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of financial data to support high-quality management reporting and analysis.

Your initial focus will be on mapping out the organisation's current financial processes, identifying internal control risks, and optimising information flow. You will play a critical role in streamlining and enhancing existing workflows to develop a best-practice process framework that improves efficiency, mitigates risk, and supports informed decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports, highlighting key metrics and trends.
• Perform variance analysis to compare actual results with budgets and forecasts, providing insights into financial performance.
• Conduct regular cost analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
• Develop, implement, and assess the effectiveness of cost-saving initiatives.
• Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger by reviewing and reconciling accounts regularly.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring they are well-documented and properly approved.
• Identify and implement automation and process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency.
• Utilise financial software and tools to optimise and streamline accounting operations.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and support both internal and external audit processes.

Criteria:

• 4+ years' post qualification experience as a minimum.
• CA/CPA qualified (or international equivalent).
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• Experience in TM1 highly desirable.
• Process mapping experience required.
• Exhibits strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Possesses exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven experience in driving process improvements and implementing controls frameworks.

Note:

• Only Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered at this time.
• Hybrid work environment.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply to the role directly with your resume and cover letter. Alternatively, you can send your application to [email protected].