The Senior Financial Accountant (contractor-Sydney based) works as part of the Finance department. Primarily the role is responsible to support Finance Manager for project assisting intercompany reconciliation legacies process.
Length of contract: 1 year
ResponsibilitiesMinimum Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business/Commerce degree.
Holder or holder- in progress of Chartered Accountancy or Certified Practising Accountant qualified.
At the minimum: 3-4 years’ experience in financial/accounting reporting role or big 4/mid-tier audit experience.
Proficient with in working with large datasets and in the accounts reconciliation process including compiling underlying information from accounting and other systems and analysing reconciling items.
Advanced with excel is required including the use of Copilot
Strong attention to detail, organized and structured.
Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
An independent worker and team player.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Responsibilities:
Serves as a core team member for the Intercompany Reconciliation Project. Establish the templates, working instructions, and training framework.
Possesses extensive knowledge of both legacy and current intercompany data, including historical issues, reconciliations, and entity-specific nuances.
Data, templates and reports preparation and validation to support reconciliation activities.
Prepares step by step instructions and coaching/daily check in for the support team.
Drives and prepares the data reconciliations, consolidates the work delivered by counterparts in the team and ensures the consolidated data is "clean" and ready for the next milestone.
Supports the identification, investigation, and resolution of differences/mismatches between entities.
Plays a key role in the design of IC reconciliation and reporting in the future state.
Support other finance transformation and process improvement initiatives (including automation)
Novotech is a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO).
At Novotech, ambition meets opportunity. As a globally recognized leader in clinical research and scientific advisory services, we are proud to combine our position at the forefront of the industry with an award-winning workplace culture that values ambition, innovation, and growth. Named Employer of Choice, Great Place to Work and Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE), we are committed to fostering an environment that reflects the life-changing work we do.
Since 1997, we have expanded our global footprint, now with 30+ offices across Asia-Pacific, the United States, and Europe. This growing network unites professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to advance therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.
At Novotech, our employees are at the heart of our success. By offering trust, flexibility, and autonomy through programs like NovoLife, our flexible benefits framework, we empower team members to create an effective work-life balance that delivers professional satisfaction and maximum results for clients.
With access to mentorship opportunities, professional development programs, and a dynamic community, Novotech offers a platform for driven individuals to achieve personal growth while shaping the future of healthcare. Join us to be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your ambition to make a global impact.
At Novotech we have advanced therapeutic and regulatory expertise, the ability to execute across markets and a client-centric service model, so that our clients get a trusted, long-term partner and an accelerated path to bring their life-changing advances to market. This gives our employees the opportunity to develop their careers by joining a diverse and supportive global organization with a collaborative culture, whilst working with clients on the cutting-edge of life sciences.
At Novotech you will work alongside empowered teams with a shared commitment to success.
- Strategic vs transactional mindset.
- Ability to gain insights and make proactive decisions quickly.
- Culture that fosters partnership and collaboration, where every voice is heard and valued.
- Ongoing support from senior stakeholders and leadership team.
Skills Required
- Degree in Accounting, Business, or Commerce
- Holder or holder-in-progress of a Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant qualification
- 4–6 years of post-qualification experience in accounting or audit
- Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, audit, and taxation
- Proficiency with Excel and financial accounting systems
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Big Four experience
What We Do
Novotech is a leading Asia-Pacific biotech specialist CRO and consists of two operating brands, "Novotech" and "PPC". Novotech is a full-service clinical CRO with labs, phase I facilities, and drug development consulting services.
