About SEEK
SEEK’s portfolio of diverse businesses make a positive impact on a truly global scale. Our purpose is to help people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and help organisations succeed. We create world-class technology solutions to connect more people to relevant employment, education, small business and volunteer opportunities. We have a culture of high-performance in our workplaces and celebrate the diversity of our employees who contribute to the success of our organisation.
Life at SEEK
SEEK’s purpose is at the centre of everything we do. Our SEEK, which defines the way we work, is all about what makes us unique and a little bit different. Passion, Team, Delivery and Future are our principles that drive innovation and creativity. SEEK strives to support employee wellbeing by providing an amazing experience at work which led us to being named AFR BOSS Top 10 Best Places to Work in Technology (2021-2024). We are proud to work in an environment that's inclusive where everyone's unique ideas, experiences and perspectives are valued.
Our award-winning head office in Cremorne (just a 4 min walk from Richmond station) provides an exceptional space to collaborate with colleagues. The building provides sweeping views of the city, a games area, sit and stand desks at every workstation, modern end-of-trip facilities and Thursday night drinks which gives our people an opportunity to connect in a social setting.
Job DescriptionThe Senior Accountant is a key member of the Record to Report function and is responsible for providing accurate financial information and insights to support strategic decision-making across SEEK. This role involves analysing financial data, preparing reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance.
The role partners with the Finance Business Partner to deliver the monthly management reporting, process improvements and commercial insights for SEEK across the APAC region.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver reporting to the business, including clear interpretation of actual results, communication of drivers and implications for future financial performance.
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and accounting treatment of costs
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare and present financial reports to the business, including interpretation of actual results, communication of drivers and implications for future financial performance.
- Deliver strong financial controls and record financial results in-line with SEEK Group accounting policies and IFRS while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Supervise, guide and mentor junior team members
- CA / CPA designation or equivalent
- Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulations.
- Experience in preparation and accountability for business unit P&Ls and balance sheets with strong analytical, problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with an ability to interpret and communicate commercial insights to decision makers
- An ability to manage large volumes of information and manipulate this through advanced Excel skills and data visualisation tools
- Experience in coaching and guiding junior accountants within a team
At SEEK we offer:
- Annual Performance Bonus Plan
- Support of flexible working, including a mix of office and work from home days depending on your role.
- Paid and unpaid leave benefits including Personal Flexi Days and Volunteer Days, as well as the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Support for parents with 14 weeks paid primary carers leave and 2 weeks paid leave for partners
- SEEK is committed to operating sustainably, certified carbon neutral for its business operations (through Climate Active), purchasing renewable energy for our office and working-from-home emissions and a target for net zero by 2030.
- The opportunity to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per financial year
At SEEK, we are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing that embraces and values the diversity of our people. We are a purpose driven business that works with heart.
We know teams with diverse ideas, experiences and perspectives are more creative and are critical to ensuring effective delivery and innovating to enable our future success. As such, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you have the skills, curiosity and an adaptable mindset but don't meet every responsibility or qualification listed in this advertisement, please still get in touch with us.
Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please advise us and we will be happy to assist.
For this role, only those candidates with the eligible right to work will be considered.
SEEK kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any associated fees.
