Management Accountant
Trade · Sydney NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Ready for your next step in finance? An established construction company in Sydney wants a Management Accountant to strengthen its finance function and help manage the money side of a growing, project-based operation.
This job is more than preparing accounts. Reporting to the CFO, you will be trusted with meaningful financial information, work closely with senior leadership and see first-hand how an established Australian business runs commercially. You will help with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management and finance systems.
Whether your accounting experience comes from the Philippines, the Middle East or somewhere else, this is a platform to show your capability and move into broader commercial responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle month-end accounting and reconciliations from start to finish
- Keep general ledger records and financial information accurate and up to date
- Put together the monthly P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reports
- Look closely at financial results and turn them into useful information for management, including analysis and reports they request
- Help with the annual budget, ongoing forecasts and overhead planning, and keep an eye on financial performance
- Watch daily cash management and support cash flow forecasting
- Spot ways to improve finance processes and make reporting more accurate
- Keep financial data reliable across accounting systems and integrations, supporting finance systems that run smoothly and with integrity
- Partner with the CFO and the finance team on commercial and project initiatives
- Work hand in hand with operational teams in a complex construction setting
Requirements & Eligibility
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field
- CA or CPA qualified, or currently working towards qualification
- A strong base in accounting principles and financial reporting, with hands-on month-end accounting experience
- Experience in management reporting, budgeting or forecasting
- Strong capability in Excel and financial systems
- Able to analyse financial information, spot issues or opportunities, and stay highly accurate with financial detail
- Clear communication and professional stakeholder management, working well with both finance and non-finance teams
- Construction or project-based accounting experience is advantageous
- Experience with Jobpac is advantageous
- Strong candidates with Big 4, mid-tier audit or Business Services backgrounds are encouraged to apply
- Candidates with approximately 6–12 months or more of commercial accounting experience may be considered
- Sponsorship is available for the right candidate
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