About BDO At BDO Australia, our why is 'empowering people, realising possibilities'. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide variety of advisory, audit, and accounting services.
About the role Every business faces a financial reporting or accounting issue at some point when preparing their financial reports. In these situations, expert advice underpinned by an in-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is crucial.
BDO Australia has one of the largest technical accounting divisions in the country, with a number of its team members also forming part of BDO International's global IFRS team. As a member of the Global Public Policy Committee and via our extensive global network, BDO is at the forefront of IFRS reporting and implementation.
Current opportunity The purpose of this role is to assist the IFRS Advisory team in Sydney to provide a range of technical, financial and corporate reporting advice and value to clients, particularly in the provision of BDO Lead-related services. It will allow exposure to IFRS and to evolve mandatory sustainability reporting standards.
Additionally, you will be required to assist with CFO advisory work, which includes assisting with finance function advisory services and transformation projects including process improvement, finance/ERP system selection and improvement, finance team structure reviews and financial governance.
This role offers a great variety of work, autonomy, client contact and direct Partner/Manager interaction and coaching.
Duties and responsibilities: Collect, analyse, and process data to support BDO's lease management service offering to clients.Work alongside senior IFRS & ISSB Advisory team members to collect, interpret and provide input into the development of technical accounting solutions that support client delivery and risk management teams within BDO's Sydney office.Work alongside senior team members to assist with the growth of the IFRS and ISSB Advisory team, particularly in relation to the provision of BDO Lead-related products and services and finance function advisory services.Assisting the CFO Advisory team with finance function advisory services and transformation projects including process improvement, finance/ERP system selection and improvement, finance team structure reviews and financial governance.Preparation and/or development of financial, management and project reporting (including general purpose financial statements and mandatory sustainability reports).Establishment of a new entity's finance and corporate functions.About you Up-to-date and strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Australian Accounting Standards, including IFRS 16.Exposure to sustainability reporting frameworks advantageous.Demonstrated experience in analysing accounting issues and developing innovative and commercial solutions for internal and external clients.Experience in a similar role, or in a similar consulting and/ or financial operations role.A passion and enthusiasm for accounting and finance function matters.Excellent customer service skills.Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.High level of attention to detail.Intermediate Microsoft Suit skills.A strong willingness to learn.Completion of relevant degree, preferrably accounting.CA qualification in progress (or completed).Why BDO? Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what's possible.
Participate in fitness challenges, join the BDO run club, or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym, and wellness facilities via our BWell program.
Access financial benefits from travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast daily, vehicle financing support, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include cultural and religious leave, paid leave for fertility and IVF treatments, blood donor leave, enhanced family support, plus options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide extensive technical training, dedicated leadership development programs, professional memberships, subscriptions and more.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (ONE, BOLD, HUMAN, STRIVE, and HEART). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
Apply now to join #teamBDO. To submit your application please email Maria Aniceto from our Talent Team - [email protected].
Remuneration for this role starts at $90,000 package.
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