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Senior Accountant (16 Month Contract)

Employer
Betfair
Location
3004 Melbourne VIC, Australia
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
May 23, 2022

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Job Role
Accountant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
We are on the hunt for a driven and energetic Senior Accountant to join Betfair's Finance Team on a 16-month Maternity Leave Contract. Throughout this period, the successful candidate will be required to undertake the timely provision of all accounting reporting, help out with forecasting and budgeting, compliance in all things numbers and a stack of more great stuff.
Requirements

Our ideal strong and savvy Senior Accountant will be CA/CPA qualified and have:
  • 3-5 years experience in a commercial environment
  • An ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced, dynamic and changing environment
  • Strong budgeting and forecasting experience
  • Superior excel skills
  • Keen attention to accuracy and detail
  • Excellent written and presentation skills

Reporting to a progressive, development focused and energetic Head of Finance and Business Performance, a normal day in this role would include (amongst a host of other cool stuff):
  • Ensure the timely provision of daily, weekly, monthly and annual accounting reporting
  • Provide input into the development of forecasting, budgeting and five-year plan as the business continues to grow in size and complexity
  • Leading the compliance of taxation (e.g. FBT, BAS, ITR, GST etc.)
  • Having input into audit processes
  • Continual review and improvement of key accounting systems and controls, and policies
  • Management of daily cash flow requirements
  • Provide guidance, mentorship, development and support to the Accountant and the Junior Accountant
  • Undertake business partnering to provide support to stakeholders

Benefits

Sound like you'd be a good fit? Well, check out what we provide our passionate people:
  • One of the most flexible working environments you will ever see... ask us about it!
  • An organisation that truly (yes really) values its people with a vibrant and engaging culture
  • A reward and recognition program that allows you to celebrate and call out your colleagues
  • A culture that is rich in loads of fun and informative events
  • $2,000 per year to focus on personal and professional development opportunities of your choice
  • A workplace that offers health and wellbeing initiatives


But there is a catch. To be in the running for this great role, you should have:
  • Significant experience in a similar role
  • A complete understanding of accounting reporting, including EBITA, Cash Flow, Management Accounts, Reconciliations and Statutory Accounts
  • Sound taxation knowledge
  • An ability to undertake analysis and provide relevant insights and reporting
  • Strong excel skills including experience of constructing complex yet understandable financial models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
  • Self-motivation with a strong personal drive
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

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