Senior Financial Accountant

About the role:

We are looking for a hands-on and proactive Senior Financial Accountant to join our growing finance team. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will ensure compliance with accounting standards, lead timely month-end closes, and support continuous process improvements. This is a well-rounded role within a collaborative and experienced finance team, offering exposure across financial accounting, business partnering, and process improvement.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the end-to-end month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate revenue and cost of goods sold recognition, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Take ownership of the consolidated balance sheet through account reviews, variance analysis, and proactive resolution of discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams to drive accurate reporting, efficient processes, and operational excellence.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors to support audit readiness and statutory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimise processes and implement best practices across financial operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. Commercial, Operations, and Product) to deliver meaningful financial insights, influence decision-making, and drive strategic outcomes as a trusted finance business partner.
• Mentor and support junior finance team members, fostering their development and contributing to a high-performing team culture.

Qualifications and Experience:

• ACA, ACCA, CA or CPA qualified.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, month-end close, and working cross-functionally within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and Tax Law.

Core Competencies:

• Technical Expertise: strong understanding of Australian Accounting Standards, Tax Law, and their practical application.
• Analytical: Ability to interpret complex financial data and identify trends or issues.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in preparing journals, reconciliations, and compiling audit-friendly supporting documentation.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively identifies challenges and implements effective solutions.
• Collaboration: Works seamlessly across teams to achieve common goals.
• Process-Oriented: Focused on continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join Ofload?

At Ofload, a FreightTech business, you’ll be part of a high-growth scaleup driven by motivated, ambitious individuals passionate about challenging the status quo and making a real impact.

FreightTech is one of the most exciting spaces to be in right now, with the opportunity to transform the $68 billion freight market.

We’ve raised over $100M in funding from some of the world's top investors—backers of companies like Canva, Revolut, and HelloFresh. Along the way, we’ve been recognized for our innovation and culture:

• Ranked #1: Deloitte Climate and Sustainability Award 2024 for our pioneering Carbon Analytics Platform.
• Ranked #2: AFR BOSS Best Places to Work 2024 in Transport and Construction.

More than a job! We look after you through: 

• Flexibility and Wellbeing: Balance your life with hybrid work arrangements, including remote work options and additional leave for celebrations.
• Empowerment and Growth: access to a $500 learning and development budget to put towards your professional growth. There are also in-house workshops and Lunch & Learns.
• Our annual Summer Camp offsite.

Office Benefits:

• Weekly catered breakfast, monthly team lunch and a number of delicious snacks. 
• Morning brew of your choice at our local cafe. 
• Quarterly celebrations and team events.
• Table tennis, board games and an office library.