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Senior Management Accountant, CPA
Executive Distributors. Oversee and prepare accurate monthly Income Statements (P&L), Balance Sheets, and management financial reports .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis, with a strong focus on leading finance teams and improving financial processes. Proficient in interpreting financial results and providing actionable insights to senior management while ensuring compliance with Australian financial regulations.
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CPA QualificationFinancial ReportingBudgeting And ForecastingTeam LeadershipAustralian Financial Compliance
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Hard Skills
Income Statement PreparationBalance Sheet AnalysisVariance AnalysisFinancial Performance AnalysisReconciliation ReviewInternal ControlsFinancial Risk IdentificationProcess ImprovementComplex AccountingFinancial Insights
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationCollaborative LeadershipMentoringProblem SolvingInitiative
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralERP Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA Qualification
Industry Keywords
Australian TaxationPayroll ComplianceWholesale BusinessDistributionInventory ManagementFinancial ControlsManagement ReportingSenior Finance RolesFinancial AdvisersComplex Business Structures
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee and prepare accurate monthly Income Statements (P&L), Balance Sheets, and management financial reports
- Lead and support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across the business
- Analyse financial performance and provide practical insights for management decisions
- Work with the General Manager, senior leadership, and department heads to communicate financial results and recommendations
- Review reconciliations, month-end adjustments, and financial reporting for accuracy and reliability
- Provide senior-level guidance, mentoring, and technical support to the existing finance team
- Help coordinate finance operations while promoting accountability, collaboration, and clear communication
- Identify financial risks, process inefficiencies, and opportunities to strengthen financial controls
- Support improvements to financial reporting systems, budgeting processes, and ERP functionality
- Assist with complex accounting matters and collaborate with Australian-based financial leadership or external advisers
Requirements
What you’ll need- CPA qualification or an equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification
- Extensive experience in senior finance roles, ideally as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, CFO, or Senior Management Accountant
- Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, or overseeing a finance or accounting team
- Strong hands-on experience preparing and reviewing Income Statements (Profit & Loss), Balance Sheets, and management reports
- Advanced experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and variance reporting
- Strong understanding of financial accounting, reconciliations, month-end processes, and internal controls
- Ability to interpret financial results, identify business risks, and provide practical recommendations to management
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Experience working directly with senior management and shareholders
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, solve problems, and take ownership of financial responsibilities
- Collaborative leadership style, with the ability to mentor and support colleagues
- Significant experience working with Australian businesses, particularly in financial reporting and accounting practices
- Experience with complex business structures, including multiple companies, related entities, or trusts
- Understanding of Australian taxation, payroll, and financial compliance requirements
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems
- Experience improving financial processes, budgeting systems, reporting, and internal controls
- Background in wholesale, distribution, inventory-based businesses, or other complex commercial environments
Benefits
Comp & perks- 13th month pay
- Additional leave benefits
- Stable, long-term employment with an established Australian business
- Supportive, collaborative finance team and approachable leadership
- Fully remote / work from home
- Monday to Friday, 8-hour day shift (Australian business hours)