Senior Accountant

Property Development Finance Lead

Company Background

Our client is a well-established, fast-paced and successful property development business shaping landmark projects across Australia.

Starting from humble beginnings, this organisation has continually challenged the status quo. They are redefining what excellence looks like.

Join a well-established yet forward-thinking business that attracts top-tier industry professionals. You’ll work alongside experts who embody excellence, collaboration, and a shared commitment to driving real change. Other benefits include:

• Every employee is given a ‘career path roadmap’ to ensure they are moving forward professionally
• Outstanding finance leadership with high calibre managers who are committed to your professional development
• The company fosters a high-performance culture
• Employees are encouraged to challenge ideas and contribute new suggestions that improve the function
• A unique chance to build out your team as new projects are coming on-line.

The Role

Your role as Senior Accountant will be broad and varied with a focus on analysis, forecasting, structuring and stakeholder engagement. This is a unique position that will provide you with excellent exposure across the organisation.

You will work as part of a finance team of 18, have one direct report initially (team will expand), and play a key role in looking after a variety of duties within the Development business unit.

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Manage and oversee the work of the Assistant Accountant
• Lead cash flow forecasting across all developments and SPVs, including scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis
• Work closely with Development Managers to understand key lifecycle milestones, delivery risks and cost-to-complete positions.
• Consolidated portfolio reporting, providing clear insights and commentary for the leadership team
• Issue monthly management accounts to external equity partners
• Evaluate the impact of debt structures, equity arrangements and JV funding models on project returns and cash flows
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across forecasting, reporting and analytical tools and processes
• Month-end and year-end financial reporting with the support of your team
• Consider tax implications across SPV structures, equity distributions and project specific treatments
• Work with Group Treasury to ensure efficient funding structures

Your Background

In order to be considered for this Senior Accountant position, you must meet the following criteria:

• Professionally qualified as an Accountant - CA / CPA / CIMA / ACCA (or equivalent)
• Have worked in property development, real estate, asset owner or a highly relatable industry
• Prior experience in the majority of the aforementioned tasks
• Strong grounding as an Accountant with a solid background incorporating forecasting, analysis, financial reporting and tax  
• Excellent communication abilities to effectively business partner with multiple stakeholders and liaise with external parties & investors with confidence
• Ambitious and wanting to learn, develop and progress your career

If you are keen to find out more about this Senior Accountant position, please contact Cass Pratt at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 2014, quoting reference 9839 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.