Senior Financial Accountant

About Us

Canon is the world's leading imaging organisation. As a Fortune 500 Company, we actively inspire people with imaginative ideas that enable you to connect, communicate and achieve more than you thought possible.

When you join us, you will find a rewarding culture that values you. You’re empowered to focus on your career progression and turn your goals into reality. You’ll be an integral part of the group’s success.

About the Role

Our Oceania Financial Services (OFS) division provides the business with financial information and astute analysis to enable effective decision making across Canon Oceania.  In addition to implementing and monitoring financial controls for accounting, treasury, and taxation, OFS identifies opportunities to drive long-term, sustainable business performance.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Financial Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will ensure the integrity and value-add of our accounting information by overseeing critical processes and fostering collaboration between Offshore and Onshore teams and Business Units.

Scope of the role includes:

• Ensure the Offshore Team completes tasks efficiently and accurately for General Accounting, by reviewing outputs, initiating coaching workshops, and maintaining strong engagement with Onshore staff across the business.
• Work closely with the Offshore Team and Business Units during the month-end process to ensure accurate and timely reporting, including interpreting and analysing financial information and finalising month-end.
• Manage elimination entries with the Offshore team and review Oceania Group consolidated monthly management accounts.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure adjustments are completed accurately and on time.
• Partner with selected Corporate Services managers for monthly accounting and budget requirements.
• Quarterly provision analysis for inventory.

About you

You are a CA or CPA qualified accountant with 3+ years of post-qualification experience in general Financial Accounting. Your expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards, financial and corporate reporting, and your ability to provide strategic insights and advice to senior stakeholders will be highly valued in this role.

With a focus on reviewing and coaching, this role offers you the opportunity to mentor and support Offshore and Onshore team members. Whether you have prior experience or are eager to develop these skills, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow and excel. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the business while advancing your professional growth.

Other key attributes include:

• Deep knowledge of month-end process and best practices.
• Experience in a corporate/multinational and large ERP environment.
• Familiarity working with a shared services offshore team will be highly regarded.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex issues and deliver well-thought-out solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills, enabling you to engage effectively with senior business stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365 and Excel.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to professional development.

In return we offer the stability of a highly regarded global brand committed to investing in its people and platforms. This role offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact on our business while honing your skills and advancing your career.

What We Offer

We believe in empowering our team members to reach their full potential. Here's what you can expect:

• Flexibility & Freedom: Enjoy hybrid working arrangements that fit your lifestyle.
• Growth & Development: Access world-class training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Wellbeing & Support: Benefit from our comprehensive wellbeing package, including discounted health insurance and confidential counselling.
• Recognition & Rewards: Be celebrated for your achievements with our quarterly and annual awards.
• Extra Perks: Take advantage of bonus leave days, milestone recognition rewards, and discounts on Canon products.
• Invest in Your Future: We offer education assistance and an employee referral scheme to support your long-term career growth.

*Eligibility for specific benefits and perks will vary depending on the nature of your employment with Canon Group and the country where you work.

Canon believes in the power of an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered regardless of sexuality, religion, colour, ethnicity, gender identity or parental status.

We trust you will bring your authentic self to work, and we will focus on making sure that together, we make a strong contribution to the broader community in which we operate. Where possible, flexible working arrangements are the norm, as we know a better work-life balance can improve your motivation, performance, and productivity.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the country they are applying to at the time of application.

Successful applicants will be notified of next steps.