Senior Financial Accountant

This global wealth management firm is looking to add a Senior Financial Accountant to their growing Finance team. The ideal candidate will CA/CPA qualified with Financial Reporting experience within a Financial Services firm. This role will be an excellent fit to an ambitious Accountant who is interested in refining their Financial Control skills in a dynamic, growing organisation.

What you'll do:

• Process month-end journals with particular attention to revenue recognition, foreign exchange revaluations, leases, fixed assets, accruals, provisions, prepayments, and internal recharges.
• Prepare consolidated tax provisions and accurately book monthly tax effect journals to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions while running consolidation processes to maintain accurate group accounts.
• Prepare detailed monthly reporting for the Group as well as additional quarterly and annual reports using HFM, ensuring timely submission of all required documentation.
• Assist with ad-hoc Group requests and queries by providing clear analysis and supporting information as needed.
• Reconcile all bank accounts on a weekly basis across both AUD and foreign currency balances to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations including reconciliation to trading platforms, following up on queries and resolving reconciling items promptly.
• Process weekly withholding tax payments for both client and corporate obligations; prepare and lodge monthly IAS and consolidated BAS covering GST, WHT, income tax instalments, and FBT.
• Assist with preparation of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules for statutory reporting purposes; respond effectively to audit queries during year-end audits.
• Support regulatory compliance by preparing and lodging APRA reports as well as other compliance obligations such as Payment Times Reporting Scheme (PTRS) reports and ABS surveys.

What you bring:

• CA or CPA qualification is essential along with a degree in Finance, Commerce or Business which underpins your technical expertise in accounting principles.
• At least five years’ combined experience in accounting and finance roles demonstrates your ability to manage complex financial operations within large organisations.
• Previous exposure to financial services environments or public accounting firms is highly regarded due to the specialised nature of this sector’s requirements.
• Proven track record in month-end processing including journal entries for revenue recognition, FX revaluations, leases management, fixed assets administration as well as accruals handling.
• Strong experience preparing consolidated tax provisions alongside booking monthly tax effect journals ensures full compliance with local regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to record/reconcile intercompany transactions while managing group consolidations using advanced software tools such as HFM.
• Comprehensive understanding of statutory reporting requirements including preparation of consolidated financial statements plus effective response strategies for audit queries during year-end periods.
• Solid grasp of regulatory reporting obligations such as APRA returns coupled with familiarity around Payment Times Reporting Scheme (PTRS) submissions or ABS survey completion processes.
• Excellent communication skills enable you to liaise effectively with internal teams regarding invoicing matters whilst monitoring shared finance inboxes efficiently.
• A collaborative mindset paired with enthusiasm for contributing towards process improvements—such as implementing Blackline modules—will help drive transformation across financial control functions.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out globally for its heritage of stability backed by decades of experience managing substantial assets for discerning clients worldwide. As part of an entrepreneurial family-owned group rooted in tradition yet forward-thinking in outlook you’ll enjoy unparalleled job security alongside opportunities for personal growth within one of the world’s most respected private banking institutions. The company fosters an inclusive culture where every team member’s contribution is valued—offering flexible working arrangements tailored around your needs plus access to generous support programs spanning health & wellbeing initiatives through Employee Assistance schemes right down to referral incentives that reward community building efforts internally. With a proven commitment towards nurturing talent via ongoing training opportunities this employer provides not just a job but a long-term career path where your achievements are recognised through competitive remuneration packages—including discretionary bonuses—and where work-life harmony is genuinely prioritised every day.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in financial accounting to new heights within an internationally renowned organisation then this could be your ideal next move—apply now if you want your expertise truly valued!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—you won’t want to miss out on this outstanding opportunity.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Alison Newsome on +61 2 82893189 or alison.newsome@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.