Senior Financial Accountant at Racq

, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Accounting Expertise, Financial Reporting, Statutory Requirements, Australian Accounting Standards, External Audit Support, Complex Transactions Analysis, General Ledger Integrity, Policy Development, Management Reports Preparation, Financial Controls Strengthening, Advanced Excel Reporting, Data Analysis, Emerging Technologies Adoption, Communication, Problem Solving, Multitasking

Industry

Financial Services

Description

At RACQ, we’re good people doing good things, making a positive impact every day, with opportunities to learn, grow, and be more. About the role: Step into a key role within the RACQ Group Finance team, where you’ll deliver high-quality technical accounting expertise and produce accurate financial reporting for both internal leaders and statutory requirements. Reporting to the Manager, Group Finance, you’ll take ownership of complex accounting matters, contribute towards the preparation of the Group and subsidiary financial statements, and work closely with external auditors to resolve issues quickly and ensure full compliance with Australian Accounting Standards. This is a 12-month contract and full-time role. Partner with the wider business to support financial performance and deliver strong value for RACQ members. Provide technical accounting expertise across the Group Finance function, including preparing high quality management reports. Strengthen financial controls by supporting general ledger integrity, policy development, and effective end to end processes. Lead technical accounting analysis for complex transactions, support statutory reporting, and collaborate with external auditors to resolve issues promptly. Contribute to key initiatives and play an active role in improving systems, processes, and compliance across the organisation. About you: You’re a technically strong accounting professional who excels in navigating complex transactions and delivering accurate financial reporting aligned with Australian Accounting Standards. You’re confident preparing detailed accounting positions, supporting statutory financial statements, and working collaboratively with auditors to resolve issues efficiently. Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business, with 5–7 years’ relevant experience and CA qualification. Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, with proven ability to prepare technical accounting papers and exercise judgement on complex matters. Skilled in external audit support, advanced Excel reporting, and analysing large data sets to produce accurate, timely financial insights. Experienced in adopting emerging technologies (including AI and automation) to enhance financial processes, with strong communication, problem solving and multitasking abilities. Why join RACQ? It is an exciting time to be part of RACQ as we continue our transformation towards better, smarter solutions that deliver more security and prosperity for Queenslanders. We are big enough to make a real difference in our community, yet small enough to nurture your professional and personal development. By joining RACQ, you’ll be part of new sustainability initiatives, including a commitment to being a carbon neutral organisation by 2032. We’ve invested in and partnered with sustainable companies, including the introduction home solar and batteries, Green Home and Car Loans, and many other products and initiatives. RACQ is committed to ensuring that every employee has access to flexibility in their role. We encourage all candidates to discuss what flexibility means to you, and how we can help you find your balance. At RACQ we are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace to create better outcomes for our employees and our members. We aim for our teams to be a true reflection of our communities and are committed to inclusion particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment. Applicants from these and other diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirement, please advise us at the time of applying. What we offer you: Our employee benefits are designed to enrich your work life, your home and the community you live in, some of these include: Financial benefits and discounts on a range of banking, assistance and insurance products Give back to our communities with paid volunteer leave, payroll giving and volunteering for community events such as MotorFest. A range of flexible working and leave options, parental leave of 16 weeks, purchased leave up to 4 weeks per year, cultural observance leave, substitution of public holidays for cultural/religious reasons, personal leave for wellbeing, gender affirmation leave. Prioritise your wellbeing with discounts on health programs and access to wellbeing initiatives such annual flu vaccinations, corporate health insurance offer and free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Invest in your development with in-house development programs and access to an extensive digital learning platform. You can check out all our employee benefits at https://www.racq.com.au/about-us/careers/employee-benefits Ready to apply to do good stuff daily? Questions or require any adjustments? Please contact careers@racq.com.au or visit http://www.racq.com.au/about/careers/our-recruitment-process Please Note: to objectively and comprehensively assess your potential and suitability for the role, RACQ may require you to complete psychometric assessments and/or background checks (which may include working rights, professional references, employment history, qualification/education, professional membership, criminal history, credit, bankruptcy, watch list, politically exposed person, ASIC financial register, directorship and driving history checks) as part of the application process. Want to know exactly which background checks are needed for this role? Reach out to Human Resources at HR@racq.com.au #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

This role involves delivering high-quality technical accounting expertise and producing accurate financial reporting for internal leaders and statutory requirements within the Group Finance team. Key duties include owning complex accounting matters, contributing to financial statements preparation, and collaborating with external auditors to ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards.