Financial Accountant - 6 Months Max-Term Contract

Location: Darling Park Tower, Sydney, Australia; hybrid work model

Company

Payments organisation supporting Australia’s financial services sector and its customers.

What you will do

• Support month-end and year-end close, including general journals and central accounting activities.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial data.
• Assist with financial statements, board reporting packs, variance analysis, and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare audit documentation and respond to external audit queries.
• Maintain financial systems, processes, and procedures while supporting continuous improvement.
• Assist with Workday general ledger operational readiness before and after go-live.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in financial accounting, ideally in banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with month-end processes, general ledger reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, plus exposure to accounting software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CA or CPA qualification, or equivalent, with strong analytical, organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Workday general ledger solutions.
• Moderate or better management reporting system skills, such as TM1.
• Experience delivering process improvements and working in financial services.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model.
• Recognition through the IGNITE program.
• Wellbeing initiatives and discounts through hirify.global Advantage.
• Inclusive, equitable, and socially supportive workplace.

Hiring process

• Screening and interviews may take place before the closing date.