Senior Financial Accountant
Corporate Finance & AccountingPosted 20 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Senior Financial Accountant (12-month Contract)”
Posted 20 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Senior Financial Accountant (12-month Contract)”
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
| Base salary | A$97,500 – A$134,500 / yr |
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No unique specialisation
CertificationsCA, CPA
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About the Role
We leverage our extensive experience in accounting, financial planning and analysis, public reporting, control processes, tax and compliance to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, efficient capital allocation, and sound financial planning.
This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.
The Senior Financial Accountant will be assisting the Accounting Team with a range of accounting responsibilities, including financial accounting, reporting and compliance functions. The role reports to the Director of Corporate Accounting
What You'll Do
Month-end close to ensure that financial statements are accurately stated, deadlines are met, and efficiencies are in place.
Assisting the Director Corporate Accounting with reviewing and approving month-end journal entries, trial balances and month-end balance sheet reconciliations in FTI’s global reconciliation tool, Blackline.
Monitoring the recording of intercompany accounting transactions and the related reconciliations across entities.
Perform month-end revenue recognition review in accordance with US GAAP
Collating and providing information to external auditors for statutory audits of the Australian Consolidated Group.
Collating and providing information to internal auditors for internal and SOX audits of the Australian legal entities and segments.
Ensuring full compliance with the firm’s finance policies and procedures and for the observance of those financial systems, controls and reporting mechanisms which have been established and ensure all SOX requirements are met.
What You Will Need to Succeed
CA/CPA Qualified accountant with 5+ years of accounting experience.
Professional services industry experience and ‘Big 4’ firm experience preferred
Good working Knowledge of a large ERP system.
Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail.
Commitment and self-motivation.
Must be deadline-driven and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and a multinational organisation.
Ability to interact and engage with key stakeholders.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Unrestriced Australian working rights.
FTI Consulting acknowledges that we stand on the lands of the First Nations peoples and would like to pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend solidarity and hope for a future where all are afforded justice, dignity and peace.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Compensation
Minimum Pay: $97,500
Maximum Pay: $134,500
Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role and is inclusive of Superannuation. Determination of actual salary is based on a combination of relevant factors such as market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience and qualifications.