
Senior Financial Accountant
Amer Sports
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Moorabbin Airport • Australia
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About the role
- Own and deliver accurate financial reporting in line with Australian regulations, Group requirements, and IFRS
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations, fixed assets, tax, and intercompany transactions
- Support and optimise financial operations across the D2C channel (new store setup, capex, revenue recognition, inventory, stocktakes)
- Provide meaningful financial analysis and insights to senior leadership to support decision-making
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable to ensure strong cash flow and financial control
- Lead internal and external audits and maintain SOX-compliant internal control frameworks
- Partner with Shared Services in Europe to ensure seamless financial processes
- Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Sales, Marketing, Retail, Supply Chain, IT, and HR
- Contribute to regional and global finance projects as the business evolves
Requirements
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (Australian GAAP/IFRS and local tax requirements)
- Solid understanding of SOX and internal controls
- Proven experience in financial compliance, governance, and risk management
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, OneStream or similar)
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate numbers into commercial insights
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the confidence to take ownership
- Leadership capability with the ability to guide and mentor others
- CA or CPA qualified
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
- Experience in D2C, retail, sporting, or multi-channel environments (Retail, B2B, E-commerce) highly regarded
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment with shared services structures
Benefits
- Competitive salary + bonus + super
- Certified Great Place to Work culture
- Free products & generous allowances to fuel your adventures
- Hybrid work model with added school holiday flexibility
- 6-Star Green Star HQ with sustainability at its core
- Ongoing career development & growth opportunities
- Regular staff events – from snow trips to fun runs
- Paid volunteering days to give back to your community
- The chance to grow your career across a global portfolio of iconic brands
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingmonth-end closeyear-end closejournalsreconciliationsfixed assetstaxintercompany transactionsfinancial analysisadvanced Excel
Soft Skills
stakeholder engagementcommunicationproactive mindsetdetail-orientedleadershipmentoringanalytical capabilityownership
Certifications
CACPA