Principal Financial Accountant

Principal Financial Accountant

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

Adelaide - South Australia

Industry:

Accounting

Contact Name:

Phil Scardigno

Contact Email:

phil.scardigno@aandco.au

Contact Phone:

0439074202

Date Published:

  • High profile professional services firm
  • Board & executive exposure | High-impact finance team
  • Professional growth | Collaborative, high-standards environment
An exceptional opportunity exists for an accomplished Principal Financial Accountant to join a leading professional services firm headquartered in Adelaide.
  
This is a career defining opportunity for a high performing finance professional who thrives in a fast paced, professional environment and enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes.
  
Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in the firm's financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, taxation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
This role is ideally suited to an ambitious qualified accounting professional who has built a strong technical foundation within a Big 4 accounting firm and has subsequently demonstrated success within a complex commercial environment.
  
The Opportunity
Key responsibilities include:
  • Preparation of monthly financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
  • Management of month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Preparation of statutory financial statements and taxation obligations, including BAS and FBT.
  • Annual budgeting, rolling forecasts and cash flow management.
  • Financial analysis, performance reporting and business insights for senior leadership.
  • Analysis of profitability and key business drivers, including the development of performance dashboards.
  • Preparation of executive and board-level reporting packs.
  • Driving process improvement, systems optimisation and reporting enhancements.
  • Providing support, coaching and development to a Graduate Accountant.
  • Building strong relationships with Partners and key stakeholders across the firm.    
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
  • CA or CPA qualification (essential).
  • Experience gained within a Big 4 accounting firm.
  • At least 3+ years' commercial experience following your move from public practice.
  • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
  • Excellent understanding of Australian accounting standards and taxation requirements.
  • Advanced Excel and financial systems capability.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • A proactive, commercially focused and results-driven approach.
What We're Looking For
This organisation is seeking an individual who stands out from their peers.
  
You will be intellectually curious, technically exceptional and motivated by delivering work of the highest standard. You will enjoy taking ownership, identifying opportunities for improvement and contributing beyond the traditional boundaries of a financial accounting role.
  
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected Adelaide headquartered organisation that values excellence, innovation and professional growth.
  
Like to know more?
If you’re interested in this opportunity, apply now with a short a cover letter and resume. For a confidential discussion, contact  Phil Scardigno  at  a&co Recruitment Partners  on  0439 074 202  or email phil.scardigno@aandco.au
  
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
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