Senior Financial Accountant

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Senior Financial Accountant. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Attractive remuneration package
• Growing Organisation - mentoring and scope for development in role
• Permanent Full Time Head Office Role

About the Company

Founded in 1987, Seymour Whyte Constructions is an award-winning civil contractor with more than 300 employees working across projects up to $460M in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

Recently Seymour Whyte joined VINCI Group, a global player in concessions and construction, employing more than 183,000 people in some 100 countries. The VINCI Group is the world’s largest construction company by revenue, a well-regarded long-standing company listed on the Euronext’s Paris stock exchange.

The Role

As part of our growing finance team we are seeking applications from Senior Financial Accountants with previous experience working for large corporates or ASX listed companies.

This key role will drive deliverables across the statutory reporting function, liaise across various divisions/entities and be actively involved in monthly parent company reporting obligations. The role will directly support the Finance Manager in the day to day operations of the finance division. The candidate we are looking for must be highly motivated, have the ability to work autonomously when required, and be an effective team participant. Construction experience is highly desirable but not essential.

Duties

• Preparation and coordination of the Group’s General Purpose Consolidated Financial Statements, including disclosures, technical notes and works papers
• Management of the half and full-year audit process in conjunction with the Group’s external auditors, and ongoing liaison with other external parties such as financiers etc.
• Ensuring integrity of financial data is maintained so that financial and reporting information is timely and accurate including the completeness and accuracy of supporting balance sheet reconciliations
• Consolidation and preparation of the Group’s budget presentation and quarterly forecasts
• Preparation and reporting key information monthly, quarterly to parent entity via various platforms including ad hoc requests
• Preparation of key financial information not limited to financial bank covenant and project prequalification requirements
• Involvement in process improvement projects including identifying key controls and risk review
• Continual review and challenge process including developing and reporting on recommendations for business process improvement and efficiency within areas of responsibility
• Oversee joint venture reporting and consolidation of information
• Oversee the day to day deliverables and mentoring of the Financial Accountant

Skills and Experience

• Degree qualified in accounting or commerce and a member of either CA or CPA
• Minimum exposure of five (5) years in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards
• Previous exposure and proven capability to work in fast paced growth environment 
• Commercial acumen and assurance, with proven experience in the analysis and presentation of financial information to Key Management
• Highly capable, self-motivated person with the willingness required to acquire the knowledge, experience and skills to progress to higher levels of duties and responsibilities
• Flexibility and initiative to work within a continuous improvement environment
• Demonstrated skills with Microsoft Excel including spread sheet creation and the use of formulas, functions, and financial modelling

Culture and Benefits

The legacy of our founders has fostered a strong team culture, which is ultimately the secret of Seymour Whyte’s success. Our people have a wide range of skills and smarts borne from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we all come together through our shared values.

• Attractive remuneration package
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee share purchase program
• Incentive Plans
• Salary continuance insurance for when you are unable to work due to extended non-work-related injury or sickness
• Corporate partnerships for employee health and wellbeing
• Seasonal vaccinations

To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

To learn more about the VINCI Group, visit https://www.vinci.com/essentiel/en.html