Financial Accountant
Application Deadline: 28 August 2025
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Melbourne
Reporting To: Sarah Scoble
Description
About us:CFC Australia is a specialist underwriting agency built to unlock new levels of insight, impact and value for our broker partners. We are powered by CFC, a global specialist insurance company that is driven by technology and innovation. We believe that the underwriting industry is entering an exciting new era, one that takes us beyond the linear process of quoting and issuing policies. We’re on a mission to be at the forefront of this change. Combining knowledge, foresight and strategic innovation, to offer unparalleled standards of underwriting and broker experience. A talented team taking a fresh approach, we’re here for those seeking exceptional not expected.About the role:
We’re on the hunt for an experienced Financial Accountant to join our team. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to support our finance team in Australia. This role combines transactional finance duties with broader responsibilities in management reporting, offering the candidate to play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and adding value through effective management reporting. This role is a 10 month fixed term role, with the option to extend/view to permanent.
Key Responsibilities:
The role is responsible for ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions and journals, budgeting and forecasting, various compliance obligations are met and the provision of insights to stakeholders to support decision making.- Ensuring accuracy of financial transactions
- Preparation on month end adjustments
- A/P Support
- A/R Processing
- Fixed Assets
- Intercompany account management
- Monthly Management reports and annual financial statements
- Support year end
- Provide reports as required
- FBT, GST, Income Tax and Stamp Duty Lodgements
- Technical accounting problem solving
About you:
You have a passion for data, Microsoft Excel and PowerBI for reporting and business insight with a proven track record in demonstrating initiative, and a strong sense of accountability while supporting senior leaders in the business.- Business (Accounting) or Commerce degree
- CPA or CA qualified
- 5 years plus experience in an accounting role with an understanding of processes and controls
- Established skills in using Xero. Skills in using NetSuite an advantage
- Excellent IT skills and ability to learn new systems
- Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
- Well-developed knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
- Experience creating reports and dashboards
- Experience in financial services or insurance an advantage
Other Information
Applications will only be considered where you clearly explain in an application letter why you are a match for this role. You must also include your resume.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this role.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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