The Company

Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Senior Financial Accountant to join one on Melbourne's leading academic institutions on 6-month temporary contract.

You will work closely with a talented and approachable Group Financial Controller, playing a pivotal role to deliver key operational financial activities whilst contributing to ongoing process improvement initiatives.

Based a short distance from Melbourne CBD and offering hybrid work options, the organisation prides themselves on their inclusive and supportive culture, offering an innovative work environment and multiple employee perks and benefits.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, your duties will be varied to include:

• Perform end-of-month reconciliations, including balance sheet, asset register, salaries, and inter-company.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare financial reports for senior management
• Identify and resolve issues impacting financial reporting
• Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to track financial performance.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with tax regulations and corporate policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors during year-end audits
• Prepare BAS and FBT returns.

Your Profile

• The ideal applicant will be CA/CPA qualified with proven expertise in month-end and year-end reporting.
• You will need to be comfortable working in a newly created and autonomous role with hands-on involvement in day-to-day operational finance activities.
• You will need to be able to demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities
• You will need to be able to commence at short notice.

Apply Today

Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact our Melbourne office on 03 9691 36 31.

Learn more about our Melbourne recruitment services: http://www.roberthalf.com.au/recruitment-agency-melbourne

Job Reference Number: 06810-0013300866 - LS

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