Senior Financial Accountant
Our Opportunity
Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Finance department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.
About the role
The Senior Financial Accountant (SFA) is responsible for managing complex accounting matters under IFRS and local GAAP, supporting the accurate reporting of monthly results to Group for consolidation as well as the preparation of local standalone statutory accounts. The SFA will provide advice on revenue and lease contracts as well as non-routine transactions.
What you will do
- Take ownership for ensuring the accuracy of the accounting records of the subsidiary in accordance with Group Accounting Policies under IFRS
- Maintenance of sales contracts register and accounting position papers for new contracts.
- Monthly recognition of sales revenue accruals/deferrals in line with IFRS 15 and in coordination with FBP/Operations
- Provide guidance to FBP/operations on forecasting revenue for quarterly group forecast submissions.
- Prepare accounting position papers for non-standard transactions and new business initiatives and contracts.
- Monitor changes in accounting standards and assess their impact on the company’s financial statements.
- Maintenance of lease register and monthly IFRS 16 journal entries
- Assistance with the month-end financial reporting close process to deliver accurate results as per the Group deadlines.
- Liaise with global head office teams on technical accounting and reporting queries.
- Preparation of high-quality balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist with the year end preparation of local audited statutory accounts including technical disclosures.
About you
- Qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent), with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position
- Excellent understanding of IFRS requirements and proven experience (>=5 years) in an accounting role at Big 4 or a global and fast-paced organisation
- Advanced Excel skills are essential.
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work within tight deadlines.
What is in it for you?
- Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
- Aviva Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Electric Car Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
- Childcare Benefits
- Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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