ACCOUNTANT
Location: Sydney, NSW
Employment Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Department: Finance
Reporting To:
- APAC Assistant Controller
Direct Reports:
Other Key Relationships:
- APAC Finance team
- Executive Director, Finance and Operations APAC
- Talent Group in Australia
- SVP, Global Controller
- Wider Global Controller team
Role Overview
R/GA are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join their finance team in Sydney. You will be responsible for owning month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across APAC’s multiple entities. You will also support accounts payable and receivable processes. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with experience in Australian accounting standards and US GAAP, who is eager to grow within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role will primarily support areas of Australia controllership, but also assist with Singapore, Japan and Indonesia related tasks as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
- Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other GST/VAT reporting for the offices as required
- Ensure compliance payroll tax and workers compensation requirements, including worksheet preparation and lodgment
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
- Perform weekly bank reconciliations across multiple entities and currencies
- Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations
- Support annual external audits by providing required documentation and explanations
- Partner with external tax advisors on FBT and income tax returns
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and enhance internal controls
- Work closely with internal stakeholders across Australia and overseas teams
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CA or CPA qualified, or currently working towards qualification
- 2–5 years of accounting experience
- Sound understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and local tax legislation
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Xero, SAP, or similar
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience working in a multinational environment
- Exposure to multi-entity or inter-company accounting
- Experience supporting month-end close in a fast-paced business
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other status. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any interview process, please let us know.