Senior Financial Accountant

About Ofload and Our Mission

FreightTech is one of the most exciting spaces to be in right now, with the opportunity to transform one of the largest industries. Freight in Australia is a $66  billion market, yet it is analogue and has many inefficiencies: 30% of the time, trucks drive empty. Networks lack transparency, data flows are fragmented, and smaller transport operators face barriers to competing with the big players.

At Ofload, we’re changing how the freight industry operates and bringing it into the digital world. We leverage technology, data, and strategic partnerships to connect a growing roster of blue-chip customers with smaller, highly efficient transport operators. By reducing empty truck miles, improving visibility, and optimising supply chains, we’re driving smarter, greener, and more efficient operations that benefit businesses and the environment.

This isn’t just logistics—it’s FreightTech: a tech-powered transformation of an industry that is the backbone of the economy and touches everyone’s lives.

Why Join Ofload?

Joining Ofload means being part of a high-growth scaleup. It means working alongside motivated, ambitious individuals who are passionate about disrupting the status quo and making a real impact. Our team thrives on challenges, values direct and honest feedback, and is committed to growing together.

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

At Ofload, we combine the agility of a tech startup with the impact of tackling a massive, real-world problem. If you’re ready to be part of an ambitious team reshaping the freight future, we want to hear from you.

About the role:

We are looking for a hands-on and proactive Senior Financial Accountant who will ensure compliance with accounting standards, timely month-end closing, drive our technical accounting expertise, and support the financial health of Ofload through accurate and timely reporting.

This role oversees revenue and COGS recognition, manage and complete the monthly close process, and reconcile the consolidated balance sheet while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance processes.

What you’ll do:

• Compliance and Technical Expertise:

  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
  • Assist in drafting technical accounting papers and policies to support complex accounting positions.

• Month-End Close:

  • Perform and oversee the monthly close process through the preparation of journal entries and detailed reconciliations.
  • Oversee the month-end recognition process for revenue and COGS, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial standards.

• Balance Sheet Management:

  • Manage and reconcile the consolidated balance sheet, maintaining accuracy and consistency across all accounts and ensuring it reflects the true financial position of the company.

• Audit and Tax Coordination:

  • Act as a key liaison with external auditors and tax accountants to ensure timely and efficient compliance with statutory obligations.

• Process Improvement and Collaboration:

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial processes with broader organizational goals.

Qualifications and Experience:

• CA/CPA fully qualified.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• Strong experience in technical accounting treatments, including AASB16, revenue recognition, goodwill & impairment, and share-based payments.

Preferred, but not essential experience:

• Experience using the Netsuite ERP.
• Preparation of Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns.
• Experience with R&D capitalisation processes.
• Familiarity with payroll tax regulations and reporting.

Core Competencies:

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of accounting standards 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 technical papers.
• 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: Clearly conveys technical concepts to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

At Ofload we prioritise impact, aptitude and passion, so we’d encourage you to apply if you do not meet all the above criteria. When you apply, please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

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 volunteering, celebrations, and personal milestones.
• Empowerment and Growth: access to a $500 learning and development budget to put towards your professional growth, in-house workshops & Lunch & Learns; and 
• 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