Senior Financial Accountant

Description:

The Group Financial Accounting team at Nine is growing! As part of that, we are currently hiring for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our expenses team on a 12 month contract.

In addition to financial accounting, we are centralising, standardising and improving our processes. A mindset of continuous improvement is key in this role.

Day to day you will:

• Oversee the management of the General Ledger (GL), ensuring proper posting of financial transactions in line with Australian Accounting Standards (AAS).
• Lead the month-end closing process for your area, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments and account reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Supervise the reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that financial results are aligned with operational activities and provide accurate variance analysis
• Ensure that strong internal controls are maintained over financial reporting, including adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to assess performance, providing actionable insights and implement best practices to increase efficiency and reduce risks.
• Prepare accurate financial reports, including profit & loss statements and balance sheets
• Collaborate with divisional Business Partners, to ensure that financial data accurately reflects business activities and supports decision-making.
• Act as a key point of contact for senior management and other departments
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement