Senior Financial Accountant

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Company DescriptionNine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.Job DescriptionThe Group Financial Accounting team at Nine is growing! As part of that, we are currently hiring a Senior Financial Accountants to join our Projects Team working across Fixed Assets accounting.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 accountsCoordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that financial results are aligned with operational activities and provide accurate variance analysisEnsure 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 sheetsCollaborate 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 departmentsProvide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvementPlease note, to be eligible for this role, candidates must have full Australian working rights including Australian / NZ Citizenship or Permanent Residency. QualificationsWhat we would like to see:Demonstrated financial accounting experience in a group finance function working across multiple business units with fixed assets / CapEx experienceStrong analytical skills with the ability to provide actionable insights from financial data. Advanced proficiency with accounting software (Microsoft D365) and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, etc.)Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards (AAS)Attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to spot discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA/CA (or equivalent) qualification or in progress is required.Additional InformationOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.