Exclusive Opportunity for an Australia-Based Client
We are looking for a proactive, self-driven, and result-oriented Chartered Accountant to join our finance team and work closely with the client. The role supports an Australia-based business in the automotive service industry, including smash repair and vehicle service centre operations, managing financial reporting, month-end close, balance sheet governance, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Ensure timely, accurate month/quarter/year-end closing.
- Prepare & review P&L;, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow reports.
- Drive month-end close adherence to timelines.
- Review journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments.
- Perform variance analysis with business commentary.
Balance Sheet & GL Management
- Own all Balance Sheet reconciliations & substantiations.
- Resolve aged and unreconciled items timely.
- Identify unusual trends, risks, or control gaps.
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger.
- Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes
CFO Support & Business Finance
- Act as key finance partner to the CFO.
- Prepare management reports, dashboards & analysis.
- Support budgeting, forecasting & cash flow planning.
- Perform ad-hoc analysis and special projects.
Team Management & Compliance
- Lead, mentor and review junior finance team members.
- Coordinate with auditors and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards & policies.
- Strengthen financial controls and governance processes.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Strong Financial Reporting & Month-End Close experience.
- Hands-on Balance Sheet Reconciliations & GL Management.
- Experience supporting CFO-level reporting.
- Advanced MS Excel skills.
- Experience on Xero ERP is mandatory/preferred.
- Strong analytical & stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication & team management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Why Join Us?
- Direct exposure to CFO-level decision-making.
- Prospect to work with an Australia-based business.
- High ownership role with strong growth potential.
- Exposure to business finance, reporting, controls, and operational finance in a dynamic service industry