Financial Accounting & Compliance Lead
Core
Lead financial accounting, compliance, and audit readiness for a large, decentralized organization, strengthening governance and operating practices.
Role type
Senior hands-on financial accounting and compliance lead
Builds
Accurate annual financial statements, quarterly reports, strengthened audit readiness, and improved financial governance processes
Domain
Financial Services / Accounting / Compliance
Required skills
Financial accounting, statutory reporting, external audit coordination, Australian Accounting Standards, balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, general ledger governance, financial compliance, controls, assurance, taxation knowledge, process improvement, coaching
Preferred skills
Government/not-for-profit experience, commercial environment experience, chartered accounting membership, policy development, technical guidance creation
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead preparation of annual financial statements and support quarterly reporting; oversee core accounting activities including balance sheet integrity and reconciliations; coordinate external audit process and manage audit actions; provide technical advice on accounting standards and taxation; strengthen financial compliance and control practices; review existing accounting treatments to improve accuracy; establish structured approaches to funding and grant acquittals; support corporate card governance and exception reporting; develop policies and procedures; coach emerging accounting professionals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC