As a Senior Financial Accountant (Technical Accounting), you will be a part of a team that delivers the external financial reporting and governance requirements for the Qantas Group, providing support to the business units on the application of accounting policies and standards and providing technical accounting advice to the business on key transactions. This role requires strong organisational skills to be able to work under pressure, prioritise conflicting objectives and deliver key milestones. With a wide-ranging scope of responsibilities and stakeholders, this role will provide you with significant development and future career opportunities.

Your core duties will include:

• Detailed accounting research and consultation with stakeholders on complex accounting technical matters
• Preparation of accounting papers on key accounting matters and transactions impacting the Group
• Partnering with the Technical Accounting Manager and the Business to identify key accounting matters and propose the appropriate accounting treatment
• Actively involved in the implementation of new accounting policies, standards and interpretations
• Preparation of Audit Committee Papers detailing accounting transactions and their impact on the Group for the appropriate period
• Preparation of training materials and assistance in delivery of accounting training to the Group
• Assist in the provision of accounting advisory services support to the Business Units across the Group
• Completion of ad hoc projects as instructed by the Technical Accounting Manager including but not limited to technical accounting advice (for example financial analysis)

Additional team responsibilities include:

• Working with the Group External Reporting Manager as part of delivering the Group's external financial reporting requirements for half-year end and year-end including ASX lodgements (4D and 4E); the annual report (including the directors report and remuneration report); financial statement analysis pack; and provision of support and review of the investor presentation, media release and annual review
• Working with the Group Consolidation Manager as part of month-end to monitor and improve segment consolidation processes to improve consistency, timeliness and accuracy of segment results consolidation

You’ll have:

• A degree in a business-related discipline, with specific finance and accounting emphasis
• Accreditation with CA/CPA or equivalent
• Strong technical accounting skills with previous experience in an accounting technical role in an ASX listed corporate or a Mid-Tier / Big Four Accounting Firm or demonstrated experience on technical issues on large audit clients
• The ability to grasp complex issues and communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to research and provide relevant technical guidance to solve complex accounting problems
• Strong intellectual curiosity, with an eagerness to learn and develop own technical knowledge and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A strong analytical mindset with a meticulous eye for detail, whilst still being able to see the longer strategic vision for the Group
• The ability to work within deadlines with a high degree of flexibility and engage other employees to provide data as required.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.