Management Accountant

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Management Accountant to join our Finance team and support a wide range of strategic and operational finance functions. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering value through accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and continuous process improvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Management Accounting – Preparation and review of monthly Head Office Profit & Loss (P&L), including journal entries and Balance Sheet reconciliations

• Forecasting – Preparation of Head Office monthly forecasts and consolidation with Business Units (BU) into total company forecasts

• Management Reporting – Reporting monthly Head Office P&L results to relevant cost centre managers

• Group Reporting – Assisting in the preparation and submission of monthly consolidated actuals and forecasts to NEC Japan

• Annual Budgeting – Preparing the annual Head Office budget, consolidating with BUs, and applying common cost allocations

• Audit and adhoc projects – responding to audit requests and engagement in adhoc projects as needed

Professional Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Strong technical accounting skills and a solid understanding of end-to-end financial processes

• Proven experience in management accounting and corporate reporting, ideally within a large corporate environment

• A sound working knowledge of accounting software, with a preference for experience in SAP

• Familiarity with business intelligence tools, ideally TM1

• A minimum of 5 years of management accounting experience in a medium-to-large organisation

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• CPA or CA qualified (or currently working towards it)

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, and forecasting

• High attention to detail and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)

Why join Us?

• Be part of a high-performing and supportive finance team

• Work in a visible role that influences strategic decision-making

• Access professional development opportunities

• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment

About us
NEC Australia is a leading provider of advanced IT and communications solutions. With a strong focus on innovation and customer service, we are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their business goals. Our company culture is built on collaboration, integrity and a commitment to excellence. We are a trusted partner to many of Australia's leading organisations, and we are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Apply now, grow your worth and join our local Melbourne team!