Consultant - CFO Advisory

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The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of IFRS & CFO Advisory engagements for clients requiring practical finance, accounting and reporting support. The role is suited to an experienced Consultant who is CA qualified (or near to completion) and has a strong foundation in IFRS accounting standards.

This is a client-facing advisory role requiring strong technical research skills, clear written communication and the ability to translate accounting and finance issues into practical advice for clients. Strong experience working with AASB 16 and broader IFRS application is preferred; deeper technical capability can be developed with the right foundational knowledge and attitude.

The role will also support finance teams to uplift processes, systems and reporting outcomes. Candidates with a background in Audit or Business Services are well suited, bringing the right mix of technical accounting discipline, process understanding and client delivery experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of IFRS & CFO Advisory engagements across technical accounting, financial reporting, finance function support and process improvement.
• Assist with the delivery of ongoing lease accounting services for a portfolio of lease management clients, including lease processing and journals under AASB 16. Exposure to this standard is preferred, but deeper expertise will be supported by senior team members.
• Apply IFRS knowledge, including undertaking technical research of standards as required, and assist with the preparation of accounting papers, technical memos, reports, presentations and other client-facing deliverables.
• Work with client finance teams to understand current-state processes, identify practical improvement opportunities and support finance processes or systems uplift initiatives.
• Gather, review and analyse financial and non-financial information to support reporting, process improvement and advisory outcomes.
• Prepare clear and professional client correspondence across a range of formats, including emails, reports, memos and PowerPoint presentations.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, contributing to high-quality, practical and commercially focused outcomes.
• Contribute to internal capability building, including the development of tools, templates, methodologies and training materials where required.

About the Team

The Sydney CFO Advisory team works with clients to solve practical finance, accounting and reporting challenges. Our services include:

• Technical accounting and IFRS support, including lease management;
• Uplifting finance systems and processes;
• Targeted finance function transformation;
• Transaction readiness support; and
• Supporting clients with their reporting needs, including climate reporting.

About You

We are looking for a Consultant with demonstrated experience gained in Audit, Business Services or a similar professional services environment. Combined with:

• CA qualified or near to completion, with relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce, finance or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting standards, with exposure to AASB 16, is preferred.
• Interest and/or exposure to working with finance teams to improve processes, systems, reporting and ways of working.
• Interest and/or exposure to working with large data sets that need interpretation using Excel is preferred.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear client correspondence across emails, reports, memos and PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and research skills, with attention to detail and a practical client-service mindset.
• Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with clients and internal teams.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

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