Senior Financial Accountant

Company :

Take your next step with Hastings Deering – where our people build something bigger.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our team, located at our Archerfield Head Office. This is a permanent full-time, Monday to Friday role.

Reporting to the Finance Manager – Operations, this is a great opportunity for an accounting professional looking to broaden their experience across financial reporting, technical accounting, group reporting and external audit activities.

Working as part of a collaborative Finance team, you will support financial reporting requirements, contribute to technical accounting matters and assist with key business initiatives.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Senior Financial Accountant, your role will support these key areas:

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Prepare accounting and reporting for leases, intercompany accounting and eliminations, foreign currency translation and hedge accounting.

• Prepare technical accounting papers and position papers to support accounting conclusions and business decisions.

• Support the application of IFRS and Group Accounting Policies across the business.

• Assess the accounting implications of customer tenders and commercial arrangements.

• Develop and maintain impairment and value-in-use models, including supporting assumptions and documentation.

• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting requirements.

Audit & Compliance

• Lead the coordination of external audit activities and act as a key point of contact for auditors.

• Lead the preparation of audit deliverables, schedules and supporting documentation.

• Support statutory reporting requirements and accounting disclosures.

• Maintain compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.

Business Partnering & Team Support

• Work collaboratively with the wider Finance team to support reporting, projects and business initiatives.

• Share knowledge and work alongside team members to achieve reporting and business objectives.

• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business.

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and controls.

What you’ll need:

A successful teammate will have:

• CA or CPA qualified.

• Experience in external audit, accounting advisory, financial reporting or a similar accounting role.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and IFRS 16 Leases.

• Experience preparing technical accounting papers and documenting accounting positions.

• Strong financial reporting and audit experience.

• Experience with accounting for heavy equipment sales, lease and after-sales contracts, impairment assessments, foreign currency translation and hedge accounting is highly regarded.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A collaborative team player who enjoys building relationships and working with others to achieve outcomes.

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment.

Who are we and why work with us?
Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat® products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.

We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.
 

When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you'll benefit from:

• Body, Mind & Wallet Support - Free health checks, Employee Assistance Program, income protection insurance, and discounts at major retailers.

• World-Class Training - We're one of only eight Caterpillar Centres of Excellence globally. Learn from the best in CAT and boost your skills.

• Career Paths That Work for You - Grow into leadership, technical specialist, or support service roles. At Hastings Deering, we align with YOUR goals.

• Security you can count on - Enjoy the stability of a long-term career with Hastings Deering, backed by global strength.

Interested? Here’s What’s Next: 

If you’re interested in growing your career with a large OEM, we’d love to hear from you!
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📞 Enquiries: 1300 071 618
👤 Contact: Megan Reidy – [email protected]

Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.