Financial Accountant

at  Megaport

ABOUT MEGAPORT

Megaport has transformed the way IT gets connected. We’re global leaders in Network as a Service (NaaS), changing the way businesses reach the cloud. We’re also a leading partner to Amazon, Microsoft, Google, IBM, Oracle, NYSE, and many other leading technology companies. Megaport is a publicly traded company on the Australian Stock Exchange. We’re a lean, high-achieving team made up of over 300 members globally. While the company is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, employees are spread out across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Staff enjoy an environment that is collaborative, supportive, and fun.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our high-performing finance team. Reporting to the Group Finance Manager based in Brisbane HQ, you will work with a team of accountants to deliver accurate financial results, conduct timely and meaningful analyses and reports, and contribute to key business initiatives.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment. In return, you will have the opportunity to work in a ASX listed growth business in the Tech industry and collaborate with and learn from a wide range of teams within the Group Finance function including Corporate Finance, Corporate Reporting, Shared Services, Finance Systems, Tax and FP&A. Additionally, you will also work closely with other departments on key business initiatives and projects including Sales, Operations, Procurement, Legal, Marketing and Engineering.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Work with the team to complete ongoing financial accounting and month-end close procedures including preparing calculations, posting journals, performing analysis and reconciliations.
• Maintaining the fixed and intangible asset registers.
• Providing analysis and commentary to support management reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and half-yearly basis as well as ad hoc reporting as required.
• Assist with the Group and Statutory audits.
• Reviewing, developing, and implementing new and existing policies and procedures in the company.
• Effectively manage multiple stakeholders internally and externally.
• Driving ongoing process improvement within Finance.