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Join to apply for the Senior Financial Accountant role at BBCJoin to apply for the Senior Financial Accountant role at BBCJob DetailsRole: Senior Financial AccountantContract type: Permanent, Full TimeLocation: North Sydney, HybridReporting to: Financial Controller, ANZWorking rights: Candidates must have Australian full working rights.About BBC Studios ANZWorking for BBC Studios, we are all part of a premium content and production company that inspires global audiences. We are proud to represent some of the world''s biggest, most trusted and loved content brands. In Australia and New Zealand, we bring the best of bold, British storytelling to our region through distributing content to broadcasters, our seven branded services on subscription platforms and our own local production arm, as well as other commercial partnerships such as live entertainment and licensing.Our Values: Audiences. Creativity. Trust. Respect. Accountability. One BBC.Job PurposeReporting to the Financial Controller, ANZ, managing the Actuals & Reporting finance function, ensuring that effective reporting and controls are in place and managed to support a diversified and substantial business, delivering the period and year-end close processes for the ANZ Region.Key Responsibilities And AccountabilitiesManages the relationship with the service provider to ensure accurate and timely delivery of monthly accounting tasks to produce robust financial data to support the close of period and year end; closely managing timelines and quality, raising, discussing and resolving issues with the service provider lead where required.Supporting the Financial Controller, ANZ to produce monthly data for the consolidated ANZ Group submissions, and periodic reports of territory performanceProvides analysis, interpretation and variance commentary of ANZ resultsMonthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations Review ANZManage the transition of any additional outsourced tasks to the service provider, inclusive of knowledge transfer, documentation, and stabilisation of activities. Work with the service provide to identify efficiencies and simplification of workflow.Review payroll reports and process and ensure funding is carried out to meet various payroll deadlines.Reconcile content Programme Asset Register (PAR) to Accounting system SAP and work with content team and offshore finance team to resolve errors and omissions.Lead and direct the A&R function to perform activities required to fulfil local statutory obligations for tax and audit filings across ANZ, inclusive of:ANZ Annual Income tax and FBT returns, together with tax accounting entriesMonthly BAS return and manage withholding tax process across all marketsReview payroll tax reconciliation and wages declaration for payroll statutory complianceWork with A&R team and external auditors to deliver on the annual audit process in ANZProvide technical training, support and advice to finance team members, and guidance on technical matters to business stakeholders; liaise with internal financial accounting team and external parties for access to resources to ensure teams remain up to date on the latest technical accounting developmentsSubject matter expert for financial systems underpinning actuals reporting, sharing knowledge and best practice with local teams and building network across global finance communityContinually review, recommend and manage implementation for improvements in business processes and systemsProvides adhoc analysis and assistance with regional and global business activities and projectsAdheres to and helps to enforce and improve financial controls and accounting policiesStrategic Planning and Decision MakingPoint of contact for Actuals & Reporting for ANZ performance, and communicating territory and line of business performance to colleagues and business stakeholders. As part of a relatively small team, it is important for the incoming person to be a self-starter, willing to take on tasks and projects that may not fall directly within their remit, and be prepared to get involved in various aspects of the business.RelationshipsReports directly to Financial Controller, ANZMaintain Strong Links, Via Regular Face-to-face/phone/email/VC Contact, WithOther members of the ANZ Finance team including the SVP Finance - ANZWider global finance community including Group Finance and Global Distribution Finance, Content Partnerships Finance, Legal, Tax, Treasury and Audit teams as necessaryBusiness Management and budget owners across ANZKnowledge, Skills And EducationThe successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following:Professional Accounting Qualification (Fully Qualified)Strong technical accounting skillsHigh level of competence in Financial / ERP systems SAP S/4HANA and BPC (preferable)Provide quick accurate and insightful analysisSolid written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to guide and direct the service providerOrganisational abilityCommercial acumenAnalytical and financial modelling skillsProactive, self-starterA passionate commitment to BBC Studios values and visionProfessional ExperienceFinancial and management accounting experience in a multi-national organisationPrevious experience of financial analysis and statutory accounting and reportingStrong working knowledge of ANZ compliance requirements tax, and other regulatory bodiesAdvanced Excel skillsThis job spec is not exhaustive and may change from time to time in line with the evolving nature of a dynamic and growing business.Perks And Benefits25 days of annual leave18 weeks paid parental leave2 days volunteer leave per yearAnnual Flu VaccinationsAnnual Skin ChecksEmployee Assistance ProgramAccess to Sanctus Coaching and Unmind platformDiversity and InclusionWe value and respect every employees unique contribution, enabling them to thrive and achieve their full potential.We want to attract the broadest range of people because the more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to elevate the voices and truths of modern life to resonate with our diverse audiences.Wed love to hear from you, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio- economic background, religion and/or belief.We are also committed to improving accessibility in our hiring processes, so if you would like to make a request for support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please email us at reasonable-adjustments.APAC@bbc.com and we will be in touch.Please click the Apply button to share your CV along with a cover letter.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionAccounting/Auditing and FinanceIndustriesBroadcast Media Production and DistributionReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at BBC by 2xGet notified about new Senior Financial Accountant jobs in Greater Sydney Area.Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A$120,000.00-A$135,000.00 4 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$120,000.00-A$135,000.00 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$130,000.00-A$160,000.00 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSenior Management Accountant / Business PartnerSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$130,000.00-A$150,000.00 2 days agoParramatta, New South Wales, Australia A$125,000.00-A$130,000.00 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 15 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia $250,000.00-$280,000.00 10 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoBlacktown, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$180,000.00-A$210,000.00 14 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$200,000.00-A$210,000.00 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoParramatta, New South Wales, Australia A$80.00-A$80.00 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoMascot, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoGreater Sydney Area A$160,000.00-A$180,000.00 1 week agoNorth Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia $100,000.00-$120,000.00 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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