Senior Finance Accountant

Today and tomorrow at Compass Group, we serve a better future by enriching people, communities and our planet. We do this because we believe that everyone should be seen and nourished as a whole person. We focus on the individual, their needs and more broadly on positive impacts in the community.

The Position:

Join our dynamic Finance team at Compass Group Australia, where your senior technical accounting expertise will directly contribute to our financial sustainability. In this essential role, you'll partner with the Manager – General Finance to enhance our financial control framework, manage the annual audit and report, and oversee cash flow and balance sheet management for the Australian Group. If you're passionate about driving financial excellence and making a tangible impact, we want to hear from you! Step into a role that not only challenges you but also shapes the future of our organisation. This permanent role will be based in our Perth Office.

• Play a vital role in supporting the Manager – Finance to successfully complete the annual audit and prepare Compass Group Australia’s financial statements, making a direct impact on our financial integrity
• Provide technical accounting advice on capital decisions, lease accounting, working capital management, mergers & acquisitions, and provision standards
• Serve as the subject matter expert on Group Accounting Policy, offering guidance to the Finance team as needed
• Prepare balance sheet and operating cash flow budgets and forecasts, with ongoing reporting of actuals.
• Handle month-end reporting, including the preparation and review of journals
• Manage ongoing balance sheet activities, including monthly review of key reconciliations
• Oversee fixed asset management, ensuring correct classification and accounting treatment for new assets and improvements
• Assist the Manager – Finance in overseeing the performance of the offshore and onshore general finance teams, focusing on process improvement, training, and direction
• Continuously improve key financial controls and related policies and processes
• Develop strong relationships with fellow team members to foster a culture of financial and operational excellence with a can-do, proactive approach
• Building and leveraging effective stakeholder relationships to achieve business objectives

The Person:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, CPA or CA qualified with a minimum of 4 years  experience
• Direct experience in Assurance or Accounting from a large accounting firm or corporate environment
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and sound understanding of IFRS
• Excellent verbal and written communication, combined with strong analytical and influencing skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrates a proactive approach with a high level of autonomy and accountability
• Strong coordination and teamwork and a strong emphasis on striving for continuous improvements
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and multi-task
• Advanced computer skills, mainly with PowerPoint and Excel
• Develop strong relationships with fellow team members to foster a culture of financial and operational excellence with a can-do, proactive approach
• Building and leveraging effective stakeholder relationships to achieve business objectives

The Benefits:

Compass Group is an organisation that's proud of its great people. We believe in the opportunity to recognise and develop great talent and offer many diverse opportunities for career advancement. Recognised as an employer of choice we also have an attractive benefits program including a competitive salary and incentive scheme, recognition programs, paid parental leave, team event days, site-based benefits, and company discounts.

Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability.