About CHG-Meridian:
CHG-MERIDIAN is a leading international, independent technology management company in the IT, industrial, and healthcare sectors. The APAC region is managed from Sydney, supporting entities across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. As we continue to grow, consistent, high-quality reconciliation and accounts receivable support is required to maintain accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
We manage a global technology portfolio worth 11.73 billion (as of 2024), operate independently of banks and manufacturers, and are present in 32 countries on five continents as CHG-MERIDIAN.
With our sustainable Circular Tech approach, we support our customers assets throughout their entire life cycle: from procurement to re-marketing. This enables efficient management of technologies and resources, providing both economic and ecological benefits
We are an international community that believes that our employees are the foundation of our success. That's why we are committed to creating a work environment that is challenging, rewarding, and fulfilling for everyone. We offer our employees:
- A dynamic and inclusive culture that values diversity, flexibility, creativity, and teamwork
- A focus on work-life balance and well-being
- Meaningful opportunities for your professional growth and development
- A culture based on a responsible and sustainable use of technology
- A chance to make a real impact on the success of our customers and the global economy
About the Role:
The Senior Financial Accountant role is a technically focused position responsible for delivering high-quality statutory and group financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions. This role is designed for a senior accountant with strong technical judgement, deep financial reporting experience, and working knowledge of APRA-regulated environments, who can operate confidently in complex leasing, funding, and multi-entity structures.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and analyze statutory financial statements, internal management reporting and group reporting
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS, AASB, NZ IFRS, SRFS, etc) and regulatory requirements
- Manage general ledger functions and maintain accurate financial records
- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes
- Coordinate and support external audits, liaising with auditors, prepare audit-ready working papers aligned to regulator and prudential review standards
- Prepare, review and oversee account reconciliations and journal entries
- Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, controls, and automation
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
- Contribute to the design, maintenance, and improvement of internal controls and governance frameworks
- Mentor and supervise junior accounting staff, providing training and guidance
- Support tax compliance and preparation of tax returns in collaboration with tax advisors
- Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis for management as needed
Outcome to be achieved
- Accurate and timely preparation and lodgment of financial reports.
- Clean internal and external audit outcomes.
- Active contribution to continuous improvement and simplification of finance processes.
- Clear and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to deliver under deadlines and maintain strong attention to detail
Skills and Competencies:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- CA / CPA qualification with minimum 5+ years post qualification experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting, preferably in a complex or regulated environment
- Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior and supervisory role
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and local statutory reporting requirements
- Experience in leasing, asset-based finance, or funding structures highly regarded Working knowledge or prior exposure to APRA-regulated entities or prudential reporting environments strongly preferred Experience with SAP, Navision, or similar ERP systems advantageous
- Advance excel skills, familiarity with automation or finance transformations
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain accounting matters to non-specialists
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently based on logical assumptions and available data even when the information is incomplete.
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Compliance in respect of Governance and control frameworks
- An attitude that focuses on outcomes that benefit customers and users, not just solutions that tick a box. You value and seek out collaborative relationships to deliver those practical solutions.
- Team player with a continuous improvement mindset.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive company that values and respects the differences among our employees. At CHG-Meridian, we believe that diversity is not just a word, but a core value that drives our success. We recognize that every individual has unique talents, experiences, and perspectives, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.
If you are passionate about working in a diverse and inclusive company that celebrates differences, we encourage you to apply to join us.
