Full job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our Group Accounting team in our Sydney head office.
Please note this role is being recruited as a 6-month contract.
The Opportunity - About the Role
A key hands-on role in our Group Accounting team (part of the overall Group Financial Control team), which supports the overall stewardship of the organisation. In this role you will support the delivery of accurate, complete, and timely financial results and analysis, and contribute to building a high performance and collaborative team environment. The role will require strong stakeholder management skills and a solution mindset to support continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.
Support the preparation and review of accurate financial accounting information for the Stockland Group.
Support the preparation and review of robust and meaningful balance sheet reconciliations for the Group. Act as the Group Finance champion for the BlackLine reconciliation system.
Support the completion of Group close and consolidation activities, including supporting Business Unit month end and preparing/reviewing and/or approving journals and reconciliations for intercompany transactions and group consolidation.
Support and contribute to the compliance with audit, tax and other regulatory obligations within remit.
Support the preparation of information for monthly/half yearly regulatory requirements for submission to teams such as Specialist Services for Tax.
Support the Group Statutory Reporting team with the preparation of half year and year-end financial statements and other financial reporting deliverables in line with Group reporting timetable.
Identify methods to update, simplify and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the end-to-end stakeholder experience through technology and/or process solutions.
About You
Appropriate tertiary qualification/s is required
Accounting qualification (CA / CPA or equivalent) is required
Management and financial accounting experience
Experience in analytical focussed roles in finance and/or accounting
Demonstrated time management skills and working under pressure to meet deadlines
The Stockland Proposition
At Stockland we are a community delivering outcomes that benefit the community at large. We work collaboratively and inclusively, building strong working relationships. Our portfolio is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. We are committed to providing our people with broad experiences to build a successful career.
We recognise the importance of flexibility and work life-quality and over 80% of our employees have informal or formal flexible work arrangements. Additionally, Stockland has a strong commitment to achieving the best outcomes through an inclusive and collaborative culture. Our customers come from diverse backgrounds and we want our teams to reflect this.
We offer competitive remuneration and benefits. Benefits include free to access or subsidised lifestyle, health, well-being and financial services products.
Apply today – Stockland – a better way to live.
Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position and Stockland will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the Careers @ Stockland Team will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles. Please submit any queries relating to the approved process of submitting candidate resumes or Stockland’s preferred agency panel to
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