In this sector, we'll list all of our accounting and finance jobs. This is a big area which includes finance and accounting jobs within corporations, private firms and the Big Four (Deloitte, Ernst &Young, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers) and financial services firms and investment banks.
Just in the financial services sector, investment banks need accountants, as do retail banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, insurance companies and fund managers. Companies in all different sectors hire accountants to manage their costs and revenues, work out profits and losses, plan for the future and calculate their tax payments.
Within investment banks, accountants can take on a number of different tasks. These can include product control, where accountants are needed to monitor profits and losses on products bought and sold on the trading floor, and financial control, where accountants work to analyze the bank's overall performance. They may also write month-end, quarterly, half-yearly and annual reports, conduct internal audits, checking that financial systems and controls within the organization are compliant with standards, manage regulatory accounting, checking that the bank's reporting of financial activity complies with the law of the countries it trades in, and manage the treasury, where they'll structure the bank's financial affairs, often working with coworkers in tax, so that enough cash is available to meet its expenses.
Most accounting careers are developed within the industry and commerce sector. These accountants are usually split into two different types. Financial accountants, who produce statements each month, monitor financial transactions and ensure they meet financial legislation requirements. Second are management accountants, who review the overall operating performance of the organization, discern underlying trends and provide managers with advice. Management accountants often interpret and advise on the figures they've developed and explain how they may affect the business.
Many accountants attain qualifications to help advance their careers. The main management accounting qualification is run by CIMA. More common for financial accountants is the Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification, or an ACCA.
There is also great variety in jobs in accounting within the Big Four Accounting firms (PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Deloitte, Ernst &Young). These can include: auditing (accountants carry out financial reviews of companies), consultancy (accountants providing strategic advice to clients on anything relevant from risk systems to company strategy), forensic accounting (accountants responsible for investigating improper practice), insolvency and recovery (accountants working to improve the finances of failing companies) and tax accountancy (accountants managing the tax liabilities of both companies and individuals). Outside of the Big Four, you'll find a number of mid-sized and smaller accounting firms which also recruit accountants, but these companies usually offer a smaller range of services and thus less variety in an accounting career.
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| Commercial Financial Controller | Marks Sattin $150k - $180k base + super + bonus | Australia-NSW - Other | 17 May 12 |
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Newly created 2IC role with one of the biggest players in the global FMCG market. A true leadership role with ...
| Financial Accountant | Ausbil Dexia Limited $110k package | Australia-Sydney | 17 May 12 |
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A highly motivated Financial Accountant is sought by an award-winning specialist fund manager in Sydney CBD.
| Senior Manager - Finance | Michael Page Excellent Salary Package | Australia-Sydney | 17 May 12 |
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Excellent leadership role within top Wealth Management organisation
| Finance Business Partner | Michael Page 120000 | Australia-Sydney | 17 May 12 |
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Highly commercial role with significant business contact * Temporary to permanent opportunity *
| GROUP FINANCE - Finance Analytics - Associate | Deutsche Bank not disclosed | Australia-Sydney | 16 May 12 |
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| Manager - Risk Finance 110-120k plus super | Robert Half 110-120K plus super plus bonus | Australia-Sydney | 16 May 12 |
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A leading Australian banking group has an opening for a Manager in its Group Services Finance team
| Revenue Accountant | Morningstar Australasia Pty Ltd Market Rate | Australia-Sydney | 16 May 12 |
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Morningstar Australasia require a detail orientated Revenue Accountant for a 12 month contract role based in t...
| GROUP FINANCE - Finance LEC - CONTRACT | Deutsche Bank not disclosed | Australia-Sydney | 16 May 12 |
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| CORPORATE SERVICES MANAGER | Hays Package | Australia-Melbourne | 16 May 12 |
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This leading public health-care provider offers a range of comprehensive clinical and community-based health p...
| Risk Services - Data Analytics - Analyst (Adelaide) | Deloitte Attractive salary package | Australia-Adelaide | 16 May 12 |
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"I could only have done it at Deloitte". When we hear our people say this, it means we're inspiring them to ac...
| Forensics - Deloitte Analytics - Senior Analyst (Sydney) | Deloitte Attractive salary package | Australia-Sydney | 16 May 12 |
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"I could only have done it at Deloitte". When we hear our people say this, it means we're inspiring them to ac...
| Risk Services - OHS - Senior Analyst (Sydney) | Deloitte Attractive salary package | Australia-Sydney | 16 May 12 |
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"I could only have done it at Deloitte". When we hear our people say this, it means we're inspiring them to ac...
| Corporate Reorganisation Group - Advisory - Government Services Director (Melbourne) | Deloitte Attractive salary plus benefits | Australia-Melbourne | 16 May 12 |
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"I could only have done it at Deloitte". When we hear our people say this, it means we're inspiring them to ac...
| VP Rates Product Control | Oxygen Executive $150,000-180,000 + super | Australia-Sydney | 16 May 12 |
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Global Financial Institution. Exp Rates Product Controller required . Contract to Permanent opportunity. VP le...
| Project Accountant | Lend Lease Annual Package | Australia-Adelaide | 16 May 12 |
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Be part of a dynamic and dedicated team of professionals and contribute to business growth and success.
| Senior Manager Tax and Accounting | ANZ not disclosed | Australia-Melbourne | 15 May 12 |
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| Director - Treasury - Funds Transfer Pricing Policy | Macquarie Information not provided | Australia-Sydney | 15 May 12 |
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* SYDNEY BASED ROLE * Relocation assistance provided * Leadership role * Funds Transfer Pricing *
| FINANCE MANAGER | The University of Sydney Remuneration package: $103K - $116K p.a.... | Australia-Sydney | 15 May 12 |
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Manage all financial affairs and resources - 2 x positions available.
| FINANCIAL ANALYST | The University of Sydney Remuneration package: $92,486 - $100,758... | Australia-Sydney | 15 May 12 |
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Provide high level strategic, commercial and financial advice - 2 X positions available.
| ASSOCIATE FINANCE DIRECTOR - INFRASTRUCTURE | The University of Sydney Remuneration package: $160,043 - $166,39... | Australia-Sydney | 15 May 12 |
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Play a key role in providing financial services, Work with a variety of stakeholders, Full-time continuing, SG...
| ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR – FINANCIAL PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT | The University of Sydney Remuneration package: $160,043 - $166,39... | Australia-Sydney | 15 May 12 |
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Join a highly skilled professional support Unit, Provide strategic advice to University Senior Management, Ful...
| ASSOCIATE FINANCE DIRECTOR – CLIENT SERVICES | The University of Sydney Remuneration package: $160,043 - $166,39... | Australia-Sydney | 15 May 12 |
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Work with a variety of stakeholders, Up to two positions available, Full-time continuing, SGS 3.
| Manager - Product Control | GOW Competitive salary + bonus + benefits | Australia-Sydney | 15 May 12 |
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Leading financial institution based in Sydney's CBD - Leadership role with outstanding mix of strategic & oper...
| Product Controller - Capital Markets | GOW Upto $100,000 package + bonus | Australia-Sydney | 15 May 12 |
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Top tier bank looking to make a key Product Control appointment to support their Capital Markets business - Ou...
| Executive Assistant | Western Union Business Solutions Base + Super + Bonus | Australia-Sydney | 15 May 12 |
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Western Union Business Solutions, a Global Fortune 500 Company, is seeking a highly experienced Executive Assi...
| Trust Accountant | ANZ not disclosed | Australia-Sydney | 15 May 12 |
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| Pricing Analyst | ANZ not disclosed | Australia-Melbourne | 15 May 12 |
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| CFO | Hays $175000 | Australia-Perth | 15 May 12 |
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Working with the CEO and Executive Management team you will be responsible for all aspects of the organisation...
| Accounts Payable | Hays 25.00 | Australia-Sydney | 15 May 12 |
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An excellent opportunity for an Accounts Payable person to secure a six month fix term contract
| CFO - Leading ASX Listed Company | Hays $170,000 | Australia-Sydney | 15 May 12 |
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One of the most well respected investment management companies in Australia is looking for a financial control...