Financial Accountant

Location: Newport, Victoria, Australia

Company

Liberty Oil Australia is an independent fuel retail and distribution business owned by hirify.global Australia, operating regional fuel depots and distributing fuel across Australia.

What you will do

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, statutory statements, and reporting packages.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger maintenance.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and ensure accurate transaction classification.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, cost analysis, and performance reporting.
• Prepare audit schedules, respond to auditor queries, and assist with implementing audit recommendations.
• Improve financial processes, internal controls, reporting efficiency, and finance system capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualified, or actively working towards qualification.
• 4–6 years of experience in financial accounting or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, internal controls, and Australian tax and compliance requirements.
• Experience with month-end reporting, reconciliations, financial statements, advanced Microsoft Excel, and ERP or accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive organisation that respects and promotes diversity.
• Flexible working environment.
• Opportunity to work in a growing fuel and energy business with a clear purpose and strategy.
• CA/CPA membership fees reimbursed for existing members.
• Financial support for the CA/CPA program may be available after successful completion of probation and a performance review.