Accounting Supervisor

Title:

Accounting Supervisor

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor to join our finance team and play a key role in supporting financial reporting, statutory compliance, and internal controls across the business.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will contribute to the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, support month-end and year-end processes, and help ensure compliance with Australian regulatory requirements. As part of a US-listed organisation, you will also gain exposure to a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control environment and work closely with both local and global finance stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is passionate about continuous improvement, governance, and delivering high-quality financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
As the Accounting Supervisor, you will:
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
•    Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
•    Prepare and review financial reporting schedules and reporting packs.
•    Maintain accurate and complete general ledger records.
•    Manage balance sheet reconciliations and identify opportunities for standardisation and process improvement.
•    Analyse financial results, investigate variances, and support reporting requirements for internal stakeholders.
Statutory Reporting & Compliance
•    Assist in the preparation of annual statutory financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and regulatory requirements.
•    Support compliance with ASIC and other regulatory reporting obligations.
•    Coordinate external audit activities and respond to auditor requests.
•    Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards and policy updates.
•    Maintain documentation supporting statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
•    Manage local external reporting requirements, including Australian Bureau of Statistics surveys.
SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
•    Support the execution, documentation, and monitoring of SOX controls within the finance function.
•    Coordinate information requests for internal audit and SOX testing activities.
•    Assist with remediation plans arising from audit findings and control deficiencies.
•    Help ensure compliance with company policies, governance standards, and internal control requirements.
Financial Governance & Process Improvement
•    Contribute to maintaining a strong financial control environment.
•    Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and reporting accuracy.
•    Support finance systems enhancements and standardisation initiatives.
•    Promote compliance with delegated authorities and governance frameworks.
•    Build effective relationships across Finance, Internal Audit, Treasury, Tax, Shared Services, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Essential
•    Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
•    CA or CPA qualification (or nearing completion).
•    Experience in financial accounting, external audit, or a similar role.
•    Experience preparing financial reports under AASB and/or IFRS.
•    Experience supporting external audits and regulatory reporting activities.
•    Exposure to SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
•    Experience working within a listed, regulated, multinational, or complex corporate environment.
•    Strong ERP systems knowledge and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Highly Regarded
•    Experience working within a US-listed organisation.
•    Exposure to US GAAP reporting requirements.
•    Previous chartered accounting or audit experience.
•    Demonstrated involvement in finance transformation or process improvement initiatives.

Why Join KBR?
At KBR, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our success is built on a culture of caring, collaboration, trust and continuous learning, where every team member feels safe, supported, valued and empowered to thrive.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people can belong, connect and grow, while doing meaningful work that makes a lasting impact on communities across Australia. Through genuine collaboration and strong partnerships with our clients, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow.
When you join KBR, you'll become part of a team that shares common values, works together towards a common purpose, and genuinely cares about the success and wellbeing of its people.
 

Benefits include:
•    Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.
•    Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
•    Salary packaging and novated leases
•    Paid professional membership fees
•    Life/Health insurance discounts
•    Employee stock purchase plans
•    Personal career development plans
•    Growth and promotion opportunities

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!

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