The OpportunityWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Accounting Manager to join our team on a 12 month maximum term contract. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing the strategic and operational aspects of the Financial Accounting function, providing leadership to the team (3 direct reports) and ensuring the integrity of the general ledger and financial information is maintained.Day-to-day you will:Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with KPIs and accounting standards, including annual financial statements and reporting packs.Lead and manage the financial accounting team, providing training, development, and succession planning opportunities.Oversee daily accounting activities to maintain the firm's general ledger and ensure strong collaboration with other financial controlling functions.Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while continuously improving accounting practices and internal controls.Supervise the consolidation and financial statement preparation process, managing external auditor liaison.Resolve complex accounting issues and provide guidance on technical matters, including new accounting standards and transactional accounting.To be successful in this position you will have:Degree and CA/CPA qualifications8+ years' experience in accounting and financeExperience in Service Trust arrangements (desirable)Excellent organisational skills, with a thorough and methodical approach to workDemonstrable experience leading and motivating a teamExperience initiating activities that contribute to meeting the organisation's strategic objectivesWhat We OfferWe recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. We are dedicated to creating an exceptional experience for our clients and we value empathy, simplicity and commerciality.At Herbert Smith Freehills, you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator.People join us to develop their careers and themselves. To support this we provide contemporary tailored learning programs, regular career conversations and a culture of feedback.At Herbert Smith Freehills we value flexibility. For most roles, we work an average of 60% of the time in the office, taking into consideration individual, team, client and learning needs.This vacancy is being managed directly by Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you.TeamAU BS BF Financial Control Level 3, Business FinanceWorking PatternFull timeLocationSydneyContract typeMaximum Term ContractDiversity & InclusionAt Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator.
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