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You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life’s unforgettable moments.

We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.

If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on peoples lives through your work, this is the place for you.

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Senior Financial Accountant

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement initiatives. This role ensures adherence to IFRS and local accounting standards while providing critical financial insights to support decision-making. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in month-end close, audits, and cash flow management, and will also mentor junior team members to build a high-performing finance team.

More about the role:

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

Responsible for month end and year end closing, including overseeing the daily accounting operations, provision & accrual journal posting, standard journals reviews, IC reconciliation, account reconciliations and etc.

Ensure monthly accurate financial reporting in SAP and Cognos

Responsible for intercompany invoice processing to CHB and AB

Perform monthly BS reconciliation review

Timely complete the monthly ICS controls

Fixed Assets management

Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with corporate governance frameworks.

Continuous improvement of SOPs.

Successfully identify business risk and implement effectively mitigation strategies.

Tax & Treasury:

Responsible for preparation and lodgement of monthly BAS and payroll tax

Responsible for FBT return

Support on deferred tax calculation in Half year and Year end reporting

Coordinate annual income tax return with external tax consultant

Responsible for the monthly cash flow forecasting process and analyse collection performance through weekly ageing reports and cash collection reports.

Working Capital Management:

Collaborate with Operation team to strengthen inventory controls

Contribute to the process improvement initiatives for working capital efficiency.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

Assist in the monthly rolling forecast process

Assist with preparing the annual Opex and Capex budgets

Statutory Audit & Internal Audit:

Primary responsible for annual statutory accounts auditing

Responsible for internal audit and timely completion of internal audit actions.

Team management & development:

Responsible for mentoring 1-2 team members

Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.

Others:

Manage annual insurance policies renewal

Other adhoc tasks as required

More about you:

Qualification in accounting or finance or commerce; CA/CPA qualified

At least 4-6 years of practical accounting experience and 1-2 years’ experience of team management

Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS and practical application of Australian Accounting Standards, with a strong ability to interpret and implement complex accounting requirements.

Solid practical experience with Australian tax compliance, including BAS, FBT, and income tax returns.

Strong SAP experience and Advanced Excel skills

Demonstrated experience in standard operating procedure (SOP) improvements and strengthening of internal controls.

Exceptional communication and people management skills, with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.

Demonstrates and/or the ability to grow into the Sonova Leadership Principles (Be a Curious Learner, Embrace and Lead Change, Persevere to Win, Drive Customer Value Through Innovation, Excel Through Continuous Improvement and Prioritize and Focus)

More about what we offer:

As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.

If you meet the above criteria, and would like to make an initial enquiry or apply for the position, please forward your application letter and CV to [email protected]

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with Sonova, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.