Group Financial Reporting Accountant Locations: Richmond, Melbourne VIC
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Join a collaborative, supportive team with strong mentorship available and work on exciting, high profile projects. We are certified carbon neutral and committed to reducing our impact on the environment. We have long-term partnerships with charities working to address homelessness. Where the team fits in The Group Financial Reporting Accountant sits within the Finance & Business Services Group, headed up by the CFO. The financial reporting team is responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of the financials for each of the businesses within the REA Group.
The Group Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of REA Group's consolidated accounts and the financial reporting requirements for News Ltd and management reporting where required.
What the role is all about Prepare and analyse monthly and quarterly reporting to major shareholder, News Limited (News). A key contact for News NY consolidations team for monthly and quarterly reporting. Responsible for maintaining REA financials in OneStream consolidation system, including preparing journal entries to adjust for US GAAP differences. Ensuring compliance in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP and accounting standards, ASX listing rules and Corporations Law. Review related balance sheet reconciliations on a regular basis for any issues and compliance with Group policies. Accounting for REA's offshore subsidiaries in conjunction with outsourced business partner (monthly basis). Accounting for REA's equity investments on a monthly basis. Assist with external and internal audit requirements. Ensuring Sarbanes Oxley controls for US reporting regulations are operating effectively and always met without exception. Identify process improvements/efficiencies for finance teams reporting to the Group. Strong project management skills to efficiently ensure monthly reporting requirements (both internal and external) are well planned and executed. Adopt a whole business perspective when solving issues. Promote REA values and encourage teamwork through stakeholder collaboration. Work collaboratively within the team to share and obtain knowledge. Ensure team members are compliant with company policies/procedures and adhere to the REA values. Who we're looking for Tertiary qualifications or equivalent. 2-3 years of experience. CA or CPA qualified (or in process of obtaining). Experience in the production of financial statements for ASX listed companies either via big 4 accounting firm or industry. AIFRS technical accounting knowledge. Intermediate excel skills. Ideally has experience with:
Knowledge of US GAAP and AIFRS accounting and disclosure differences. Complex entity structures, foreign currency and consolidations. Assessment and testing of Sarbanes Oxley attestation requirements. NetSuite, OneStream, Adaptive and Blackline financial systems. The REA experience The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we'll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We're committed to your development – both professionally and personally.
We offer: A hybrid and flexible approach to working. Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers. Programs to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing. Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity. Hack Days so you can bring your big ideas to life. Performance recognition programs because hard work should never go unnoticed. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
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