Accountant - Corporate

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely. About the Role This is a maximum-term position to provide parental leave coverage. Reporting to the Regional Financial Controller Australasia, and working closely with the Senior Accountant – Corporate, you will play a key role in the delivery of statutory reporting, audit support, working capital management, leases, budgeting, forecasting and technical accounting across the organisation. You will be part of a high-performing corporate accounting subgroup within Shared Services and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance function. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation and finalisation of statutory accounts across multiple legal entities. Support the consolidated statutory reporting schedule. Liaise with internal teams to ensure all reporting deadlines are met. Act as a primary contact for external auditors across Australia, NZ, and PNG. Coordinate audit deliverables and monitor progress. Support planning, coordination, and documentation requirements for internal audits. Prepare weekly working capital forecasts and reporting templates. Support budgeting cycles, glide-path processes, and year-end planning. Manage lease accounting responsibilities, including reconciliations and disclosures. Provide technical accounting assistance on complex or non-routine transactions. Prepare journals for rent, incentives, amortisation, and other balance sheet activities. Assist with budgeting for occupancy-related costs. Prepare full sets of statutory financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Cash Flow Statement, and detailed Notes to the Accounts, in accordance with IFRS. Conduct end-to-end IFRS 16 lease accounting, including initial recognition, monthly ROU asset and lease liability calculations, interest unwind, remeasurements, and disclosures. Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes and enhance financial efficiency. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline, preferred. CPA/CA qualification (or progress toward). Demonstrated experience preparing full statutory financial statements for one or more entities under IFRS. Hands‑on, practical experience with IFRS 16 (initial recognition, ongoing measurement, remeasurement, and disclosure requirements). Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience, ideally within a multinational or complex organisational environment. Strong knowledge of IFRS. Proven experience with statutory reporting, audits, and internal controls. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office. Culture Intertek is a global organisation which respects diverse perspectives, experiences and traditions as essential, and values each employee’s contribution towards achieving its business objectives. You Will Enjoy A salary package commensurate with experience. Access to the Intertek Australia employee benefits program, which includes corporate health insurance plans, corporate banking options, and Intertek’s employee assistance program. How to Apply, Who to Contact To apply for this exciting opportunity please apply via Seek. Your application should include an up to date resume. Only applicants with an existing right to work in Australia will be considered. Please note only successful applicants will be contacted. Intertek is an Equal Opportunity employer and it is our Company’s policy to employ suitably qualified or experienced persons without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment due to their ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected group status. We recognise and respect the value and contribution that individuals of different backgrounds, cultures and perspectives bring to our organization and we are committed to providing a positive, safe and inclusive work environment for everyone in our diverse and talented team. Intertek is also committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, equitable and accessible for people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for our vacancies. If you have any questions in relation to our recruitment process, please email us at ***************@intertek.com #J-18808-Ljbffr