Senior Accountant - Financial Accounting and Tax

About the role

We are seeking a proactive, detail‑oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in Melbourne. The role focuses on financial accounting, tax compliance and delivering accurate business reporting for CFC Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and insurance regulatory requirements.
• Lead the month‑end close process, including journal preparation and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Manage intercompany balances and day‑to‑day accounting for CFC Claims Pty Ltd and CFC Holdings Pty Ltd.
• Support EOFY close, coordinate with external auditors and prepare annual financial statements.
• Prepare and lodge BAS, IAS, FBT and income‑tax returns for all Australian entities.
• Resolve technical accounting issues and drive continuous improvement across accounting functions.

Required profile

• CPA or CA qualified.
• Degree in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in financial accounting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and tax requirements.

Required skills

• Financial accounting
• Tax compliance (BAS, IAS, FBT, income‑tax)
• Month‑end close and journal preparation
• Balance‑sheet reconciliation
• Intercompany accounting

What we offer

• Ownership of a broad finance and tax portfolio within a growing global insurance business.
• Collaboration with senior finance stakeholders, external auditors and tax advisers.
• Opportunities for process improvement and professional development.