Senior Accountant - Implementation Project - REMOTE

Are you a Senior Accountant looking to take on a new challenge? If so, we have a full-time opportunity available for you to apply your skills. Our Lighting and Energy Solutions have been at the forefront of professional lighting for over 35 years. We develop innovative lighting solutions that meet the exact requirements of our clients in terms of aesthetics, economic efficiency, regional compliance regulations and environmental compatibility. By partnering with architects, designers, electrical engineers, builders and more, we are able to understand our client’s needs, project requirements and schedules. With experience in the retail, education, healthcare, commercial, industrial and residential sectors, we understand the dynamic lighting market and the positive impact each individual project can have for our clients. We work with suppliers and manufacturers from across the globe to find efficiencies in both hardware quality and to optimise performance. Reporting to the Senior Financial Controller, this role is pivotal for managing financial records, leading the monthly close process, and ensuring compliance with financial rules. Key duties include reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements, and guiding junior staff. The role supports the effective delivery of financial reporting, daily accounting and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes. The position works closely with the Senior Controller - US and global finance team to ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial outcomes across projects and entities. Project & Financial Accounting Preparation and review of project-related journals and reconciliations Oversight of project AP/AR processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance Assist with annual budgets and ongoing forecasts with financial analysis and variance commentary Collate and review project finance documentation for internal and external audits Ensure compliance documentation required by clients is accurate, complete and submitted on time Reporting & Analysis Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior periods, providing insights and recommendations Assist with intercompany reconciliations and eliminations across entities Contribute to cashflow forecasting and working capital management System, Process & Technical Accounting Act as a key finance systems user (NetSuite), ensuring integrity of data across projects and entities Develop, document and maintain finance policies, procedures and process maps Provide guidance and informal training to team members on finance processes and systems Support implementation of best-practice accounting and control frameworks Compliance, Tax & Audit Support Provide support for sales tax filings review and payment Support internal and external audit processes, including preparation of schedules and responses to audit queries Maintain strong compliance controls aligned with internal governance requirements Office & Team Support Oversight of shared finance inboxes and prioritisation of queries Oversee accounting of credit card transactions and expense claims Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Business (essential) ~4+ years’ experience in accounting or finance roles with increasing responsibility ~ qualified or currently undertaking CPA, CA, CMA or equivalent ~ Experience working across multiple entities and project-based environments Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills High attention to detail with the ability to see the broader commercial picture Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Demonstrates accountability and ownership of financial outcomes Acts as a trusted finance partner to project teams and management