Senior Financial Accountant COGS
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Megaport
Were not your typical tech company and we dont want to be. Megaport is the global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS) and has transformed the way businesses connect to the cloud data centers and each other. Were publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and partnered with the biggest names in tech like Amazon Microsoft Google Oracle IBM and more. Headquartered in Brisbane with a crew of over 400 people spread across Asia-Pacific Europe and the Americas our employees enjoy an environment that is collaborative supportive and (actually) fun.
Our Team Culture
Were a team of problem solvers pixel pushers code slingers and cloud fanatics. Culture is more than a poster on the wall here collaboration beats hierarchy curiosity fuels our growth and everyones voice matters. We take our work seriously but not ourselves. We work across time zones to execute on our global vision trust each other to get things done and never compromise our values for commercial gain. Most importantly we place our customers at the center of everything we do.
Your Role
Based in our Brisbane HQ and reporting to a Senior Finance Manager this Senior Financial Accountant role is a critical position within the global finance team with an initial focus on cost of sales. You will be accountable for the accurate and timely delivery of financial results across assigned areas and for supporting consistent global accounting practices.
The role combines hands-on technical accounting with responsibility for coordinating and overseeing day-to-day activities including working closely with Brisbane-based team members and offshore finance teams. You will partner with the business and actively drive process improvements to strengthen controls and prevent recurring issues.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability experience in a technology or data centre environment and a team-first approach with the flexibility to adapt as business priorities evolve.
What Youll Be Doing
- Deliver accurate and timely financial results across assigned areas with an initial focus on direct network costs (COGS) and leases
- Apply sound judgement to accruals and estimates including materiality thresholds while proactively identifying and resolving underlying data or invoicing issues
- Own the application of relevant accounting standards including IFRS 16 ensuring accounting outcomes reflect contractual and operational reality
- Lead and support junior team members providing direction review and coaching while remaining hands-on in the underlying data and analysis
- Complete month-end close activities including journals analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
- Partner with stakeholders across Finance and the broader business to ensure complete consistent and compliant financial outcomes
- Drive improvements in data quality Excel models and end-to-end processes to improve accuracy efficiency and repeatability
- Provide clear analysis and support for management reporting audits and ad-hoc finance initiatives
What We Are Looking For
- CA CPA CMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (essential)
- Strong working knowledge of Australian and international accounting standards including practical application of IFRS 16
- Experience supporting or leading junior team members; exposure to distributed teams is beneficial
- Proven ability to partner with stakeholders and improve finance processes
- Experience in a technology or data-centre environment
- Able to manage competing priorities with a high level of attention to detail
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Brisbane-based
What We Offer
- Flexible working environment a remote-first culture with coworking options available
- Generous leave plans including parental leave birthday leave and a purchased annual leave program
- Health and wellness support through a wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives
- Comprehensive learning support generous study and training allowance plus paid study leave
- Creative modern workspaces designed to inspire when youre not working remotely plus access to coworking spaces via our global WeWork membership if you work remotely but like to get out of the house sometimes
- Motivated inclusive team work alongside industry experts and fresh talent
- Recognition programs celebrate achievements with our Legend and Kudos award
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Hyperion
- Financial Concepts
- Financial Report Writing
- GAAP
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Account Reconciliation
- Analysis Skills
- SOX
- Financial Analysis
- ERP Systems
About Company
Megaport offers scalable bandwidth for public and private cloud connections, metro ethernet, Data Centre backhaul, and Internet Exchange Services.
