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MSD

Financial Accountant

MSD

. Prepare statutory financial statements and coordinate audit deliverables, supporting schedules and responses to external auditor queries .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, statutory reporting, and balance sheet controls, with a strong ability to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights. Proficient in process improvement initiatives and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance finance operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Financial ReportingBalance Sheet ControlsSAP ERP ExperienceCA/CPA QualificationStrong Excel Capability

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Hard Skills
Financial AccountingStatutory Financial StatementsMonth-End ActivitiesVariance AnalysisBalance Sheet ReconciliationInventory ValuationCustomer Eligibility AssessmentsProcess ImprovementAccrualsProvisions
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsDisciplined ApproachProactive Mindset
Tools & Technologies
SAPERP Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
CACPA
Industry Keywords
Financial Reporting RequirementsMultinational OrganisationControl IssuesWorking Capital DriversGovernment Subsidy Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Prepare statutory financial statements and coordinate audit deliverables, supporting schedules and responses to external auditor queries
  • Complete month-end, quarter-end and year-end activities, including journals, accruals, provisions, reclassifications and supporting analyses
  • Review results for completeness and accuracy, investigate unusual movements and provide variance commentary
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, investigate reconciling items and support remediation of control issues
  • Review inventory movements, valuation adjustments, provisions, cost-of-goods-sold entries and stocktake adjustments
  • Monitor receivables, ageing, collections and working capital drivers
  • Complete customer eligibility assessments, reconciliations and claims for government subsidy reporting
  • Provide accounting and control advice and partner with business, shared-services, Tax, Supply Chain and other stakeholders
  • Deliver process improvement initiatives to simplify, standardise and improve finance activities
  • Support accurate, timely and compliant reporting across Australia and New Zealand businesses
  • Strengthen controls and improve finance processes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
  • CA, CPA or equivalent qualification completed or in progress
  • Relevant financial accounting experience in a complex or multinational organisation
  • Sound knowledge of financial reporting, close processes, balance sheet controls and statutory reporting requirements
  • Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system
  • Strong Excel capability
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to turn financial detail into practical conclusions
  • Disciplined approach to documentation, controls and data integrity
  • Proactive and adaptable mindset
  • Must be able to work in a hybrid arrangement
  • No visa sponsorship available
  • No relocation provided
  • No travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Professional development and upskilling opportunities
  • Flexibility and opportunities to develop other skillsets
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Visible impact across finance operations, reporting and business partnering
  • Opportunity to modernise finance processes through simplification, standardisation and automation