Financial Accountant

Megaport is hiring a Financial Accountant in Brisbane, Australia. Level rates it ; you can apply on Megaport.

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On Level's scale, this accountant role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
Level lists 60 other open roles at Megaport.

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About Megaport We’re not your typical tech company – and we don’t want to be. Megaport is the global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS), and has transformed the way businesses connect to the cloud, data centers, and each other. We’re publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and partnered with the biggest names in tech like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM, and more. Headquartered in Brisbane with a crew of over 600 people spread across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, our employees enjoy an environment that is collaborative, supportive, and (actually) fun. Our Team Culture We’re a team of problem solvers, pixel pushers, code slingers, and cloud fanatics. Culture is more than a poster on the wall here – collaboration beats hierarchy, curiosity fuels our growth, and everyone’s voice matters. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We work across time zones to execute on our global vision, trust each other to get things done, and never compromise our values for commercial gain. Most importantly, we place our customers at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to increasing representation in the tech industry and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Your Role

As Financial Accountant within our Capex team, you will oversee the end-to-end management of capital expenditure (capex), fixed assets, and inventory across our global network. This role plays a key part in ensuring capitalised wages, fixed asset and intangible registers, and inventory ledgers are accurately maintained and compliant. You will also drive continuous improvement and automation of related systems, processes, and controls.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work closely with other departments including Sales, Operations, Procurement and Engineering. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proven experience in applying IFRS accounting standards, have a strong understanding of financial principles, and possess an analytical edge to provide meaningful analysis and reporting to management. You will also drive continuous improvement and automation of related systems, processes, and controls.

What You’ll Be Doing

Manage capital work in progress through to asset capitalisation upon project completion
Maintain fixed asset, intangible asset, and inventory registers across multiple regions in coordination with cross-functional teams
Partner with stakeholders to track and communicate the status of current and upcoming capital projects
Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures for capitalisation, fixed assets, and inventory management
Act as the key finance lead for wage capitalisation
Prepare asset schedules, including movement analysis for half-year and year-end financial reporting
Support external audit, addressing fixed asset and inventory related queries
Develop commercial understanding of key supplier contracts to inform asset management decisions
Contribute to annual budgeting and rolling forecasts with capex inputs
Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as needed

What We Are Looking For

Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role
CPA, CA, or equivalent qualification (or currently studying toward one)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Strong understanding of financial management in a technology-driven environment
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency

Nice to have, but not essential traits and experience

Experience working in a global organisation with multi-jurisdictional operations
Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics D365 or other large ERP systems

What We Offer

Flexible working environment
Generous leave plans – including, parental leave, birthday leave, and a purchased annual leave program
Health and wellness support – through a wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives
Comprehensive learning support – generous study and training allowance plus paid study leave
Creative, modern workspaces – designed to inspire when you're not working remotely, plus access to coworking spaces via our global WeWork membership if you work remotely, but like to get out of the house sometimes
Motivated, inclusive team – work alongside industry experts and fresh talent
Recognition programs – celebrate achievements with our Legend and Kudos award

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If you have any questions, please reach out to Megaport's Talent Acquisition Team at Careers@megaport.com NOTE: All Megaport business correspondence is conducted via our business email accounts (@megaport.com). If you have any concerns, please reach out to Megaport's careers team careers@megaport.com directly and we will verify the legitimacy of any communication. Megaport will not ask you to create an account via Microsoft teams, and does not associate with any email accounts under "@megaportau.com". All applications will be treated in confidence. Please see Part 2 of our Privacy Policy to see what information Megaport collects from job applicants, why, and how we store and use it. Note that you’re entitled to know what personal data of yours Megaport holds, to request updates, rectification, and in some circumstances restriction or deletion thereof if you object (you being entitled to withdraw your consent to our holding your information at any time). Please see Part 5 of our Privacy Policy for more details on this and how to contact Megaport's data protection officer if you have any further privacy-related questions. Candidates who meet the selection criteria will be invited to attend an interview. Strictly no Recruitment Agencies.

How we rate this

Financial Accountant at Megaport rates 29 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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