Senior Financial Accountant

We're a cognitive science company on a mission to optimize the measurement of brain health to advance the development of new medicines and to enable earlier clinical insights in healthcare.



That's why we're seeking a Senior Financial Accountant, with ASX listed experience, who will work and collaborate across finance and the broader business. This newly created position reporting to the Finance Manager will see you provide invaluable support to the whole Finance Group whilst doing a range of activities including but not limited to those below, whilst ensuring compliance with formal statutory reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Tasks

• Completion of month end duties which includes:
• Fixed Assets
• Leases
• Prepayments
• Software Development Cost.
• Consultants cost accrual.
• Commissions accrual.
• Completion of monthly general ledger reconciliations.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Updating signed contracts report.
• Working with the Finance Manager in the writing of Accounting Policy Notes.
• Working with the Finance Manager in the creation, maintenance and reporting of historical financial information.
• Preparation of half year and annual statutory reporting and monthly management reporting requirements.
• Assistance with the ongoing improvements to Finance processes and the Netsuite financial system.
• Half year and full year tax effect accounting.
  

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification is required
• Accounting degree qualification
  
  

Experience

• Experience working in a Finance related role in a ASX listed company required.
• Experience in preparing of statutory reporting for an ASX listed company.
• Strong Financial Accounting skills.
• At least 6 years' experience in a similar role.
  
  

What's In It For You

• Remote Work Practices: Cogstate is a virtual first company. Cogstate employees can work from anywhere where Cogstate is registered to business within the United States, Australia, or the United Kingdom!
• Competitive Salary: We offer competitive base salaries plus additional earning opportunities based on the position.
• Learning & Development Opportunities: Cogstate offers a variety of learning and development opportunities from internal and external sources focused on leadership, and professional & personal development.
  
  

Our Culture

We bring our whole selves to work every day. We're courageous and we deliver together. We're passionate individuals who enjoy working together. We're brave enough and care enough to have the right conversations to get the best outcome and are famous for our can-do attitude. We see challenges as opportunities and move with pace to achieve our goals.

If you're ready to help us in our journey to optimize the measurement of brain health around the world, please apply now!

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