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Financial Accountant
Looking for a different challenge as Financial Accountant whereby you can utilise your skills?
Permanent Full-time position with competitive remuneration and benefits
Location: Sydney, Australia
Hybrid, work from home and office environment, with a dedicated and welcoming team
Join a growing, yet already successful market
Upskill and growth in an area you’re passionate about, whilst being fully supported and encouraged
Join a trusted Global leading organisation
We are seeking a proactive and professional Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on independent decision making, able to provide expert advice across the organisation and drive continuous improvement. You will also enjoy leveraging technology to automate processes, build intuitive dashboards and apply creative problem solving to improve accuracy, speed and business insight, with opportunities to learn new tools, influence process design and make a visible impact.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include, however not limited to:
External financial reporting including preparation of annual statutory accounts and regulatory reporting
Internal financial reporting including preparation of US GAAP (United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial statements, commentary and analysis
Analysis and monitoring of balance sheet and working capital metrics of balance sheet accounts and source data
Credit management
Business partnership, support and advice on accounting and finance matters
Process improvement initiatives
External Audit and production of A-IFRS Statutory Accounts
Ensure timely production of statutory accounts compliant with A-IFRS (Australian International
Financial Reporting Standards) / NZ-IFRS (New Zealand International Financial Reporting Standards) accounting standards for each reporting entity for lodgement by the due date
Month‑end financial reporting
Initiate general ledger journal entries and other month‑end close activities for all divisions and functions
Prepare calculations, analysis or workpapers in support of general ledger journals or financial reporting (including capitalization and amortization of manufacturing variances)
Perform quarterly sales cutoff and returns provision analysis
Work with PO (purchase order) owners to ensure integrity of purchase order accruals
Review month‑end financial statements for completeness and accuracy including trend and variance analysis
Review and provide commentary for month‑end close reporting
Work collaboratively with BSC (Business Service Centre) to resolve issues
Coordinate masterfile maintenance
Perform other month‑end functions as assigned from time to time
Business Partnership
Provide ongoing advice and support to the business concerning accounting treatment, procedures and internal controls
Inventory Accounting and Controls
Review and explain inventory movements
Analyse IQV (inventory questionable value) movements
Coordinate, perform and analyse inventory stocktake adjustments for audit and control purposes
Post inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) related adjustment entries
Reconciliation
Perform general ledger reconciliation ensuring appropriate classification, rigor and supporting documentation
Review FSR (Financial Statement Reporting) dashboard on a quarterly basis
Follow up and close open/reconciling balance sheet items in a timely manner
Monitor prepayments and clearing accounts for appropriate expense recognition and timely clearing
Perform ad hoc reconciliations and analysis as required
Credit Management
Review monthly OTC (order to cash) dashboards and highlight issues to the business and Controller
Monitor BSC (Business Service Centre) collection process to ensure collection activities are adhered to and executed in a timely manner
Attend and actively participate in monthly accounts receivable (AR) aging calls
Coordinate actions and next steps for delinquent debtors
Provide periodic reporting to stakeholders on delinquent debtors
Prepare doubtful debt provision forecasts
What You Must have
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA (Certified Practising Accountant) or CA (Chartered Accountant) qualification or equivalent
Demonstrated experience with SAP is an advantage
Excel skills (minimum intermediate level)
Demonstrated experience with process automation, Power BI (Business Intelligence), Power Query etc, is desirable
Ability to work across functional teams
Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proactive and self-motivated
Flexible and adaptable
What You Can Expect
Work autonomously whilst being supported, encouraged and being part of a trusted Global leading organisation
Exposure to upskill and develop in your role
Flexibility and opening doors to other opportunities and skillsets
Joining a collaborative team of likeminded individuals
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Required Skills:
Accounting, Accounting, Balance Sheets, Business Integrity, Collection Processes, Collections Processing, Communication, Corporate Experience, Credit Management, Data Management, Delivering Value, Detail-Oriented, Ethical Practices, External Audit, External Financial Reporting, Finance, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Statement Review, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Interpersonal Relationships, Invoice Processing {+ 4 more}
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Job Posting End Date:
11/13/2026
A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R369605
Financial Accountant
Looking for a different challenge as Financial Accountant whereby you can utilise your skills?
Permanent Full-time position with competitive remuneration and benefits
Location: Sydney, Australia
Hybrid, work from home and office environment, with a dedicated and welcoming team
Join a growing, yet already successful market
Upskill and growth in an area you’re passionate about, whilst being fully supported and encouraged
Join a trusted Global leading organisation
We are seeking a proactive and professional Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on independent decision making, able to provide expert advice across the organisation and drive continuous improvement. You will also enjoy leveraging technology to automate processes, build intuitive dashboards and apply creative problem solving to improve accuracy, speed and business insight, with opportunities to learn new tools, influence process design and make a visible impact.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include, however not limited to:
External financial reporting including preparation of annual statutory accounts and regulatory reporting
Internal financial reporting including preparation of US GAAP (United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial statements, commentary and analysis
Analysis and monitoring of balance sheet and working capital metrics of balance sheet accounts and source data
Credit management
Business partnership, support and advice on accounting and finance matters
Process improvement initiatives
External Audit and production of A-IFRS Statutory Accounts
Ensure timely production of statutory accounts compliant with A-IFRS (Australian International
Financial Reporting Standards) / NZ-IFRS (New Zealand International Financial Reporting Standards) accounting standards for each reporting entity for lodgement by the due date
Month‑end financial reporting
Initiate general ledger journal entries and other month‑end close activities for all divisions and functions
Prepare calculations, analysis or workpapers in support of general ledger journals or financial reporting (including capitalization and amortization of manufacturing variances)
Perform quarterly sales cutoff and returns provision analysis
Work with PO (purchase order) owners to ensure integrity of purchase order accruals
Review month‑end financial statements for completeness and accuracy including trend and variance analysis
Review and provide commentary for month‑end close reporting
Work collaboratively with BSC (Business Service Centre) to resolve issues
Coordinate masterfile maintenance
Perform other month‑end functions as assigned from time to time
Business Partnership
Provide ongoing advice and support to the business concerning accounting treatment, procedures and internal controls
Inventory Accounting and Controls
Review and explain inventory movements
Analyse IQV (inventory questionable value) movements
Coordinate, perform and analyse inventory stocktake adjustments for audit and control purposes
Post inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) related adjustment entries
Reconciliation
Perform general ledger reconciliation ensuring appropriate classification, rigor and supporting documentation
Review FSR (Financial Statement Reporting) dashboard on a quarterly basis
Follow up and close open/reconciling balance sheet items in a timely manner
Monitor prepayments and clearing accounts for appropriate expense recognition and timely clearing
Perform ad hoc reconciliations and analysis as required
Credit Management
Review monthly OTC (order to cash) dashboards and highlight issues to the business and Controller
Monitor BSC (Business Service Centre) collection process to ensure collection activities are adhered to and executed in a timely manner
Attend and actively participate in monthly accounts receivable (AR) aging calls
Coordinate actions and next steps for delinquent debtors
Provide periodic reporting to stakeholders on delinquent debtors
Prepare doubtful debt provision forecasts
What You Must have
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA (Certified Practising Accountant) or CA (Chartered Accountant) qualification or equivalent
Demonstrated experience with SAP is an advantage
Excel skills (minimum intermediate level)
Demonstrated experience with process automation, Power BI (Business Intelligence), Power Query etc, is desirable
Ability to work across functional teams
Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proactive and self-motivated
Flexible and adaptable
What You Can Expect
Work autonomously whilst being supported, encouraged and being part of a trusted Global leading organisation
Exposure to upskill and develop in your role
Flexibility and opening doors to other opportunities and skillsets
Joining a collaborative team of likeminded individuals
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Required Skills:
Accounting, Accounting, Balance Sheets, Business Integrity, Collection Processes, Collections Processing, Communication, Corporate Experience, Credit Management, Data Management, Delivering Value, Detail-Oriented, Ethical Practices, External Audit, External Financial Reporting, Finance, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Statement Review, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Interpersonal Relationships, Invoice Processing {+ 4 more}
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Job Posting End Date:
11/13/2026
A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R369605
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Financial Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in India offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
