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News Corp Australia Financial Accountant in NSW, Australia
What’s the role?
This Financial Accountant position will assist News Corp Australia in providing accurate financial information and insights in order to support decision making and financial planning across the organisation. This role is responsible for maintaining and analysing financial records whilst ensuring compliance with accounting standards and controls regulations.
This role reports directly to the Manager of Financial Accounting, and works closely with a team of senior financial accountants and financial accountants.
This is a permanent, full time position based in our Surry Hills office (next to Central station) with flexible working (3 days office, 2 days WFH)
Key Responsibilities
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records by recording all financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments, in accordance with established accounting principles and policies.
Reconciling and reviewing general ledger accounts, and other financial records to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and maintain the accuracy of financial data.
Analyse and report on Financial Statement balances and movements to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, SOx regulations, and company policies by monitoring and enforcing internal controls and procedures.
Implementation of tactical changes via automation, streamlining or elimination (if necessary) of processes.
Assist in the preparation of financial schedules and documentation for external audits, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and addressing auditor inquiries
Who are you?
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) is preferred.
Proven experience as a Financial Accountant or similar role.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations (GAAP or IFRS).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely.
Ability to engage stakeholders and build meaningful relationships.
News Benefits
News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:
Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition
Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services
Giving back - Make a difference to our communities.
Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms
Who are we?
We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for. Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.
With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek.
Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.
What’s next?
Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI section.
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We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.
With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.
Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.