Senior Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant | $65–$75/hr | Immediate start in Geelong

Your new company 
An established organisation within the manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join its finance team on an immediate temporary basis. Based in the Geelong region, this is a hands-on opportunity offering broad exposure across financial reporting, manufacturing operations and business improvement.
Your new role 
Reporting to the senior finance leadership team, you will take responsibility for key accounting activities while providing support and guidance across the broader finance function. Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, budgets and cash flow reporting
• Managing month-end reporting, reconciliations, journals and adjustments
• Analysing sales, costs, budgets and cash flow variances
• Supporting BAS, GST and other statutory reporting requirements
• Fixed asset, inventory and manufacturing cost analysis
• Supporting payroll and transactional finance when required
• Assisting with audit requirements and strengthening financial controls
• Providing guidance to accounting staff and partnering with stakeholders across the business
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, processes and financial efficiency

What you'll need to succeed 
You will be a qualified CA/CPA Accountant with a relevant degree and ideally at least five years' accounting experience. You will bring strong financial accounting and month-end capability, advanced Excel skills and excellent attention to detail. Experience within manufacturing, inventory or a similarly operational environment will be particularly valuable, along with the confidence to work autonomously and support other members of the finance team.
What you'll get in return 

• $65-$70 per hour
• Immediate start
• Geelong region location
• Broad, hands-on senior accounting position
• Exposure to manufacturing, inventory and commercial operations
• Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership
• Role offering both technical accounting and team leadership exposure

What you need to do now 
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Hays Geelong Business Director Finance – Adam Swinton at adam.swinton@hays.com.au.
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