Who are we? So you might ask, who's CreditorWatch? Well, we are a leading Australian data and technology company that provides businesses with access to unique data and innovative products. By using our platform, our customers can confidently manage their commercial relationships, improve productivity and reduce financial risk. As a commercial credit reporting bureau, we offer a complete suite of credit reporting products and data insights covering the entire customer lifecycle, from customer onboarding and credit decision automation to credit risk management and automated collections. We were established in 2010 and most recently were named as one of AFR's Top 10 Best Places to Work as well as certified by Great Place to Work consecutively across 2022 and 2023. We saw significant growth in 2024 and that's not about to change. We are on track to break records in 2025, scaling at pace, making this the perfect time to join CreditorWatch. Our Purpose ✅ Empower Australian businesses to trade confidently with their customers. Our Mission We aim to be number one in our industry by delivering unique data insights and innovative products. Your Role & Team We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Financial Accountant to take ownership of our consolidated monthly financial accounts. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the Financial Controller and CFO on a range of critical finance functions, including tax effect accounting, R&D tax returns, annual audits, and compliance with statutory obligations. This is a great opportunity for a motivated professional to make a real impact within a high-performing finance team. This role reports directly to the Financial Controller and is a full-time opportunity offering hybrid working conditions out of our Sydney CBD Office . Some of your responsibilities include and are not limited to: Financial Reporting Prepare monthly financial reports in line with AASB and IFRS standards. Preparation and review of monthly consolidated financial statements, ensuring completeness and accuracy. Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations. General Ledger Management Maintain the general ledger and ensure account integrity through balance sheet reconciliations. Review and post complex accounting entries, including inter-company transactions. Tax Prepare and lodge BAS, FBT, Payroll Tax, and other statutory compliance requirements as required. Assist in the preparation of annual income tax & R&D returns in coordination with external tax advisors. Audit and Compliance Liaise with external auditors and coordinate the annual audit process. Process Improvement Identify and implement improvements in financial systems, reporting, and processes. Team Leadership and Collaboration Provide guidance and mentoring to junior finance team members. Collaborate cross-functionally with business units to support decision-making and enhance financial performance. Our ideal candidate To be successful in this role, you’ll have at least 5 years experience within finance. You'll ideally have spent some time with one of the Big 4 and had exposure to working in a fast-paced start/ scale-up tech environment - bonus points for SaaS . We'll need to see that you are degree qualified in accounting and have attained your CA . Further to this, you'll be a go-getter , take a proactive and autonomous approach to your work, and show natural curiosity . You're attention to detail , collaboration and time management skills will be second to none. More than just work ♀️ Keep Active – All employees get a Fitness First Platinum gym membership. ☕️ Daily Fuel – Barista-made coffee, breakfast, snacks, lunches and drinks on us – we got you! Phone Credits - We pay you $50 per month to put towards your plans - how good. ❤️ Wellness Days – Receive an additional day off each month. Whether you’re pursuing physical activities, cultivating your mental wellbeing or supporting your community… this is your time to switch off from work. ♂️ Monthly Massages – We offer monthly in-house massages to soothe those sore spots and tight knots. Poor posture? Stressful week? We get it. Bonus Shares – We offer our dedicated employees’ performance-based bonuses. Our employees are also permitted to gain access to our bespoke Employee Share Scheme, giving you the rare opportunity to invest in a growing technology company. Fun Activities – We love escaping the workplace to do fun stuff. Whether its pasta-making, sailing classes, touch footy, winery tours, go karting or relaxing on the company boat (yeah… we own a boat) – these monthly team building activities will keep you feeling valued and connected. ⚖️ Legal Services – Our employees get access to free legal services – from conveyancing and property advice to legal assistance around wills, trusts, powers of attorney and more. We make life easier for you, saving you time, money and unnecessary headaches. Our Values ⚡️ The 1%’ers add up – Our commitment to going that one step further sets us apart, as we believe that small efforts or improvements in any aspect of our work collectively lead to significant success. We are dependable and trustworthy – Our clients are everything to us and we are passionate about maintaining and delivering reliable and trusted services to them. We are committed to growth – Our success comes from our ability to grow and adapt; both collectively and individually. We set the bar high to ensure we continue to innovate and exceed expectations. We are dedicated to the development of our business and our people. Our people make the difference – Just as we help small businesses think big, we help our employees achieve their aspirations. We provide our people with challenges and opportunities, supporting them to live their best lives. Recruitment Process – We like to keep it simple! Phone Screening – A deep dive into the company, role and experience required, including a thorough review of your match to the role – let’s get to know each other and ensure the opportunity is a match! Hiring Manager Meeting – This is an opportunity to showcase why your background and skill set aligns to the role and ask questions – be as curious as you want! Functional Meeting – Let’s get technical. Here you’ll be set up with a take home case-challenge that is designed to look into the way you think and approach certain situations. Values Meeting – We’d love to hear why CreditorWatch and see how you’d fit into our world. We are committed to you We offer a fantastic culture with open communication and rewards and recognition that include probation celebrations, all-staff birthday and service anniversary celebrations. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to excellence through diversity. We do not discriminate on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
