We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team in Sydney on a 12 month full time fixed term parental leave contract. This role will work across monthly, quarterly and annual financial, management accounts and related tax related returns being responsible for budgeting, forecasting, monitoring and reporting.  You will have strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, as well as strong business and IT acumen and the ability to deliver exceptional financial management and analysis and reporting within core deadlines.

In the role:

• You will be responsible for the full suite of financial and management accounts for multiple Asia Pacific entities
• You will have the opportunity to form close relationships with stakeholders both onshore and offshore and play a key role in the evolution of the accounting team
• Our team are committed to innovation with a strong interest in learning and working with new technologies
• You will be heavily involved in the continuous improvement of the capability of the team (through technology, automation, mentoring, education and other means)

• Degree and post graduate qualification (e.g. CPA or CA) in a relevant field such as Finance or Accounting
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting practices and the preparation and review of tax compliance matters
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential
• Financial markets accounting experience desirable
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management both internal and external
• Excellent interpersonal, resource management and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects or initiatives and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated minimum of three years’ experience with financial and management reporting practices
• Strong current data analysis and reporting skills utilising a variety of reporting tools
• You thrive in a collaborative environment

What’s in it for you

• Our flat hierarchy enables you to drive meaningful impact, by leveraging your expertise and taking ownership.
• Private healthcare and gym allowances, plus wellness initiatives.
• Additional leave entitlements including marriage leave and 2 bonus days annually.
• Fully stocked kitchen, with daily breakfast and lunch.
• Regular social, sporting and community events including annual poker tournament.
• Matched donations and corporate discounts.
• Explore our benefits and culture: link

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm founded by a group of friends who share a passion for game theory and probabilistic thinking. Our rigorous and analytical approach to decision making has led Susquehanna to become one of the largest and most successful proprietary trading firms in the world. In our offices around the globe, our employees are relentless problem solvers who collaborate to make optimal decisions.

What we do 

Susquehanna’s deep integration of trading, technology and quant research makes us experts in trading essentially all listed financial products and asset classes, with a focus on derivatives. We handle millions of trading transactions around the world every day as both a market maker and market taker. Our efforts provide liquidity and ensure competitive prices for buyers and sellers. While our presence in the market is broad, our trading desks are highly specialized to allow for a deep understanding of the unique drivers of each asset class.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

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