Financial Accountant

About the role

Dovida is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its finance team at the national office. The role combines month‑end close, reconciliations, multi‑entity consolidations and audit coordination while supporting acquisition activity as the business expands.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare month‑end close activities, workpapers, journals, accruals and pre‑payments, and provide commentary on key movements.
• Reconcile bank, general ledger and inter‑company accounts, resolving discrepancies end‑to‑end.
• Consolidate financial statements across multiple entities, including inter‑company eliminations.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Coordinate external audit requirements, schedules, working papers and auditor queries.
• Support acquisition accounting, including journal entries and documentation.
• Identify and lead process improvements to reduce manual work and enhance reporting.

Required profile

• Degree qualified with CPA/CA (or equivalent) accreditation.
• Strong understanding of Australian accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in month‑end close, reconciliations and multi‑entity consolidations.
• Exposure to complex transactions such as acquisitions, group restructures, lease accounting under AASB 16 or impairment assessments.
• External audit experience is advantageous.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB).
• Technical accounting and consolidation expertise.
• Audit coordination abilities.

What we offer

• Hybrid working with up to two days per week remote.
• Paid birthday day off each year.
• Wellness, volunteering and study leave.
• Novated leasing options for vehicle purchases.
• Annual Heart of Dovida Awards and Dog Friendly Fridays.