Senior Accountant
Core
Oversees financial accounting, reporting, and compliance for international student-focused colleges in Australia, leading the transactional finance team.
Role type
Senior Accountant (Finance Director reporting line)
Builds
Monthly management accounts, P&L analysis, financial commentary, and financial statements
Domain
Higher education / Vocational education / Australian financial services
Required skills
Financial accounting, Month-end close, Balance sheet reconciliations, General ledger management, P&L analysis, Revenue recognition, Team leadership, Australian tax compliance (GST/BAS/FBT), Advanced Excel
Preferred skills
Higher education sector experience, CA/CPA qualification
Technologies
Excel
Responsibilities
Leading transactional finance team (AP/AR), Coordinating month-end close, Maintaining balance sheet integrity, Overseeing revenue recognition, Supporting audits and tax compliance, Partnering on process improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership