Senior Accountant -Tech (Contract)

Location: Melbourne, VIC (Hybrid)
Duration: Initial 6 month contract

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a CA-qualified Senior Accountant to join a global organisation with a strong international footprint. Based in Melbourne, this role will support the local finance team while working closely with offshore stakeholders across a complex, fast-paced environment.

This position is ideal for a technically strong accountant looking to leverage their expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and business partnering within a multinational setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare financial statements and reports in line with AASB/IFRS and group reporting requirements
• Maintain the general ledger, including preparation and review of journals (accruals, prepayments, provisions, intercompany)
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Support statutory reporting, audits, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Collaborate with global finance teams to meet group deadlines and reporting standards
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and consolidation inputs
• Deliver financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes
• Identify and drive process improvements and efficiencies, including involvement in finance transformation initiatives

About You

• CA qualified (essential)
• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant in a similar industry (e.g. infrastructure, energy, utilities, engineering, or other asset-intensive sectors)
• Experience working within a multinational or global environment
• Strong technical knowledge of AASB/IFRS and financial reporting requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end processes and audit deliverables
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage local and international stakeholders