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Management Accountant

Trade · Sydney NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

An established construction business in Sydney is looking for a Management Accountant to reinforce its finance function. The company runs a growing, project-based operation and needs someone who can help manage its finances properly.

Here is what the role involves. You will report directly to the CFO and contribute to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management and finance systems. You will handle meaningful financial information, work closely with senior leadership and gain exposure to the commercial side of an established Australian business.

It suits an accountant who can prove real capability and wants to progress into broader commercial responsibility. Remember: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly reporting covering the P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
  • Own month-end accounting and reconciliation work
  • Keep the general ledger and all financial information accurate
  • Analyse financial results and supply management with information they can use
  • Produce financial analysis and reports to meet management requirements
  • Contribute to the annual budget and to forecasting throughout the year
  • Assist with overhead planning and track financial performance
  • Oversee daily cash management activities and assist with cash flow forecasts
  • Find ways to improve finance processes and reporting accuracy
  • Protect the reliability of financial data across accounting systems and integrations, and support efficient, sound finance systems
  • Work with the CFO, the finance team and operational teams on commercial and project initiatives in a complex construction environment

Requirements & Eligibility

  • CA or CPA qualified, or progressing towards qualification at present
  • Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline that is relevant to the role
  • Solid grounding in accounting principles and financial reporting, plus practical month-end experience
  • Background in management reporting, budgeting or forecasting
  • Strong skills in Excel and financial systems
  • Able to analyse financial information and pick out issues or opportunities
  • Careful attention to accuracy and financial detail
  • Clear communicator with professional stakeholder management skills who can work effectively with finance and non-finance teams
  • Construction or project-based accounting experience is advantageous
  • Jobpac experience is advantageous
  • Strong applicants from Big 4 or mid-tier audit or Business Services backgrounds are encouraged
  • Applicants with approximately 6–12 months or more of commercial accounting experience may be considered
  • Sponsorship available for the right candidate

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