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Nearmap, an Australian global technology company and market leader in virtual modeling, is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance team in Sydney. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will own financial accounting for Nearmap's global Technology, Engineering, Product, and GCO divisions, partnering closely with Global Business Partners to ensure accurate financial data and deliver meaningful insights that support business performance tracking and alignment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning the month-end close process for global divisions, including accruals, and delivering to strict deadlines
- Completing balance sheet reconciliations in FloQast and resolving reconciling items promptly
- Maintaining the Group's consolidated Fixed Asset Register, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
- Reviewing divisional P&L results and providing variance analysis to support monthly sign-off
- Reviewing global vendor bills, purchase orders, credit card statements, and expense reports for accuracy and timeliness
- Reviewing lease agreements and maintaining lease schedules in line with IFRS 16, and reconciling intercompany transactions
- Reviewing and lodging BAS, FBT, PAYG instalments, and payroll tax returns accurately and on time
- Contributing to annual financial reporting, audit processes, budgeting, and forecasting with trend analysis
- Playing an active role in finance systems projects (Netsuite, FloQast, Concur) and driving process improvements and automation
- Mentoring and supporting the development of direct reports and junior team members
Nearmap values inclusive, supportive culture and offers hybrid flexibility for this role, with in-office presence at the Sydney CBD office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The company provides quarterly wellbeing days, technology allowance, LinkedIn Learning access, and a collaborative environment where employees wear multiple hats and work smart.
Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in accounting, business, or commerce, with CPA or CA qualification (or close to completion)
- 5+ years' experience in an accounting role, including supervising or mentoring team members
- Strong technical accounting skills, with knowledge of IFRS 16 leases, multi-currency accounting, intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, or acquisition accounting viewed favorably
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience with mid-to-large accounting systems such as Netsuite and Concur
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain financial and compliance requirements to non-finance stakeholders
- Excellent time management and strong problem-solving skills, with track record of delivering to deadlines
