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About the Role

BGIS is seeking an experienced Senior Group Accountant to play a key role within our APAC Finance team, supporting financial governance, technical accounting, statutory reporting, and internal controls across our New Zealand entities and broader business operations. You will work closely with finance and operational stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand to deliver accurate financial reporting, strengthen governance frameworks, support audits, and drive continuous improvement through process standardisation and automation.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
Deliver month-end reporting activities and statutory financial statements in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Coordinate external audit processes and act as a key finance contact throughout audit engagements.
Maintain and support SOX and internal control frameworks, including documentation, testing, and compliance activities.
Provide technical accounting advice and guidance across the business.
Partner with stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand to improve processes and reporting outcomes.
Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements, and reporting standardisation.
Support broader finance initiatives and projects as required.

Requirements

CA or CPA qualification.
4+ years’ experience in financial accounting, external audit, or a related finance environment.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Experience preparing statutory financial reports and supporting external audits.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple stakeholder groups.
Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
High attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate outcomes.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
Exposure to ESG reporting requirements.
Tax accounting knowledge and experience.
Treasury, cash management, banking, or corporate card program experience.
Experience with finance process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Full working rights in Australia.

Skills

Financial accounting
External audit
Accounting principles
Financial reporting
Balance sheet reconciliations
Statutory financial reports
External audits
Communication skills
Relationship building
Analytical skills
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Microsoft Excel
SOX compliance
Internal control frameworks
ESG reporting
Tax accounting
Treasury
Cash management
Banking
Corporate card programs
Finance process automation
Continuous improvement

Location

Sydney, NSW

Work Type

Full-Time
Permanent
Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
4+ years

Education Level

CA or CPA qualification

Benefits

Spot recognition vouchers
$2,000 employee referral bonus
Access to Flare for discounts
Fitness Passport access
AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025
Winner of the Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025
Career progression
Endorsed by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women
Recognised by WORK180 as a Top 5 Employer for career development opportunities
Health and wellbeing initiatives
EAP support
Wellness programs
Flu vaccinations
Two paid volunteer days annually
Community giving initiatives
Service recognition awards
Opportunities to contribute to innovation projects

About the Company

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to clients across a diverse range of industries.
We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Equal Opportunity

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.