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SEEKSenior Accountant, Record to Report (R2R) APAC
SEEK is recruiting a Senior Accountant for its Record to Report (R2R) function in APAC. The post runs for twelve months on a fixed-term basis and…
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SEEK is recruiting a Senior Accountant for its Record to Report (R2R) function in APAC. The post runs for twelve months on a fixed-term basis and is full-time and on-site. The posting does not state a city. The accountant helps deliver accurate financial information and insight that supports strategic decisions across the APAC business. The job centres on monthly management reporting. The accountant works alongside the Finance Business Partner to…
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SEEK is recruiting a Senior Accountant for its Record to Report (R2R) function in APAC. The post runs for twelve months on a fixed-term basis and is full-time and on-site. The posting does not state a city. The accountant helps deliver accurate financial information and insight that supports strategic decisions across the APAC business.
The job centres on monthly management reporting. The accountant works alongside the Finance Business Partner to explain actual results, the drivers behind them and their effect on future performance. Work also includes examining financial data for variances, spotting trends and finding room for improvement, and making sure costs are reported and accounted for correctly with stakeholders.
Controls are a major part of the role. Results are booked under SEEK's group-wide accounting policies and IFRS, and the accountant makes sure rules and financial regulations are followed. The post also covers finding ways to streamline processes and speed up data capture, reconciliation and reporting through automation, working with colleagues across Finance.
The Senior Accountant coaches and develops junior colleagues, and contributes to the R2R team's direction. Applicants should have a CA, CPA or equivalent designation. Experience owning profit-and-loss reporting and balance sheets for individual business units is required, along with strong spreadsheet work and the ability to chart data.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver management reporting, explaining actual results and their drivers
- Partner with stakeholders so costs are reported and accounted for correctly
- Run in-depth analysis of financial data to surface variances, trends and areas to improve
- Post financial results under SEEK's group-wide accounting policies and IFRS
- Maintain strong financial controls and comply with accounting standards and regulations
- Simplify financial processes and drive quicker, more automated data capture and reporting
- Coach and develop junior colleagues
Requirements
- Working grasp of applicable accounting rules and regulatory requirements
- Experience producing and answering for profit-and-loss statements and balance sheets of business units
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced spreadsheet skill and data visualisation tools for handling large volumes of information
- Clear communicator and presenter who can explain commercial insight to people making decisions
- Track record of mentoring junior accountants inside a team
- Able to self-manage and deliver under pressing timelines
Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant or CPA credential, or an equivalent
- Comfort with finance applications such as Excel and ERP platforms
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long is the contract?
The posting says the position is limited to twelve months.
What qualifications are needed?
A CA or CPA designation, or an equivalent, is listed. Familiarity with accounting rules and experience with business-unit P&L and balance-sheet ownership are also required.
Which accounting framework applies?
Results follow SEEK's group-wide accounting policies and IFRS.
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