Financial Accountant
Fortive • Castle Hill, New South Wales • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Sep 9, 2026
GENERAL SUMMARY
Working closely with the Finance Manager, this role is responsible for a broad range of financial accounting duties, including financial reporting, preparation and maintenance of general ledger, month-end and year-end closing, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls and compliance, Taxation, and supporting the business team.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Finance Manager in overseeing the finance activities of the ANZ business.
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including payroll, expenses, accruals, prepayments, consolidation eliminations and one-off large transactions, ensuring accurate and timely month-end reporting.
- Prepare monthly P&L and Balance Sheet variance analysis and commentary.
- Prepare and maintain monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and ensure data integrity.
- Conduct thorough reviews and reconciliations of intercompany transactions.
- Manage Accounts Payable activities, including oversight of China Shared Services.
- Manage Accounts Receivable activities and communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances and queries.
- Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts by gathering, analysing and consolidating financial data from various departments.
- Provide ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as required and participating in finance-related projects
- Prepare and upload monthly payroll tax returns.
- Prepare and submit monthly tax information to Fluke Corporate Tax.
- Prepare and submit quarterly ABS returns.
- Prepare and lodge GST/BAS and FBT returns and lodgements and assist with tax audits and preparation of tax returns.
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax legislation and company policies.
- Take a lead role in year-end financial statement audits, ensuring audit support is accurate, complete and provided to external auditors in a timely manner.
- Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of finance processes and internal controls to meet internal and external audit requirements.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, SOX regulations and company policies by monitoring and enforcing internal controls and procedures
REQUIREMENTS
- Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
- 5+ years commercial experience in Financial Accountant roles demonstrating great progression
- Continuous improvement mindset – a willingness to embrace change and evolve
- Strong understanding of Australian Taxation and various accounting standards
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Familiar with ERP system, Oracle knowledge is a plus
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Show an ability to take the initiative and problem solve
- Energetic and self-motivated
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