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Financial Accountant

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Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Senior level
Hybrid
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Senior level
The Financial Accountant will manage journal entries, maintain ledgers, prepare financial reports, facilitate audits, and improve financial systems and processes while providing insights and support to management.
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At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day 

 

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.   
Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.   

 

Who are we looking for? 

 
We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance Group team. 

 

In this diverse role you will: 

 

  • Monthly review and/or posting of journal entries in the month end process for Australian business and Global Business Services  

  • Maintain the general ledger and prepare reconciliations and working papers 

  • Support monthly P&L and ledger review and analysis 

  • Support balance sheet analytical review process and able to explain key movements linked to business or operational drivers 

  • Support and coordinate audit preparation four times a year 

  • Prepare financial reports and related working paper for major Australian and some APAC subsidiaries, ensuring timely preparation that fully comply with IFRS or equivalent accounting standard in the related countries  

  • Prepare management financial information support to APAC subsidiaries for tender requirements 

  • Build proficiency in use of CDM (account production tool) to become a key user to prepare financial statements 

  • Other ad hoc tasks as required to support audit and financial reporting processes.  

  • Continuously improve financial systems, internal controls and processes 

  • Provide financial insights to support management decision-making 

  • Prepare quick reference guide or financial guidelines to standardize process, improve efficiency, and develop good financial practice.,  

  • Contribute to stakeholder engagement by identifying stakeholders; finding out their needs, issues, and concerns; and reacting to them, arranging meetings and drafting supporting materials to promote understanding and commitment. 

 

What will you bring to the team: 
 

  • Professional accounting qualifications equivalent to CPA or Chartered Accountant. 

  • Minimum 6+ years in similar Finance roles, either with experience in an international organisation or audit firm with international client base. 

  • Strong statutory accounting knowledge with financial statement preparation experience

  • Demonstrated technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail.

  • Advanced skills in Excel, Word and Microsoft Office suite. 

  • Experience using a large-scale ERP (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) and BI reporting tools will be highly regarded.  

 

Interested? Apply before Friday 10th April
Contact: Pebles Bautista - Talent Acquisition Business Partner

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities. 

 

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. 

 

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.  

 

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