Contribute to our mission, Technology for Life.

Reporting into the Senior Financial Accountant, the new Financial Accountant will be based at our Notting Hill head office in Melbourne and enjoy flexibility, a healthy work-life balance, and have the option of hybrid working. You will play a key role in supporting the finance team in meeting the company’s local and global reporting requirements in accordance with company guidelines. 

Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: 

• Assist in the preparation of financial reporting in line with the Australian regulations, Group requirements and IFRS; 
• Prepare month-end and year-end close including the preparation of journals, reconciliations, fixed assets maintenance, tax and intercompany transactions; 
• Optimize financial operations and recognition across Capex, Revenue, inventory and stock take; 
• Assist the Senior Accountant with the preparation of tax compliance including income tax returns, BAS, and FBT; 
• Provide meaningful financial analysis and insights to senior leadership to support decision-making, including the maintenance of cashflow forecasting; 
• Assist with internal and external audits, including maintaining internal control frameworks; 
• Partner with our Global Services teams to ensure seamless financial processes are maintained; 
• Collaborate cross functionally with Service, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, IT and HR; 
• Contribute to regional and global finance projects as the business evolves; 
• Process improvement and Transformation Streamline of finance processes and drive continuous improvements in reporting and analysis; 
• Apply a compliance focused mindset across all operations, and; 
• Always ensure a safety-first approach. 

The ideal candidate will be equipped with the following attributes: 

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting; 
• CA/CPA Qualified or currently working towards completion; 
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting; 
• 5+ years’ experience as an Accountant operating in a global, corporate environment; 
• Demonstrates high attention to detail and accuracy; 
• Advanced Proficiency in SAP or comparable ERP systems; 
• Well versed with Microsoft Windows applications, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook; 
• Adaptability and readiness to handle multiple, changing priorities in a fast-paced environment; 
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn; 
• Exemplary understanding of compliance rules and ability to act as a role model in upholding and promoting compliance standards, and; 
• Excellent relationship building, problem solving, interpersonal, communication, organisational, analytical and task management skills. 

A Police Check will be required for this position. 

Make a difference – and be rewarded accordingly. 

• 4 weeks’ Purchased Leave; 
• Company paid Parental Leave, including Superannuation; 
• Personal and tailored coaching for transitioning in and out of Parental Leave; 
• Genuine and dedicated career and retirement planning and support; 
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships; 
• Birthday and Service Anniversary vouchers; 
• Exclusive membership with our Health & Wellbeing partner, offering a wide array of discounts; 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family; 
• Flat structure and open doors, giving you access to everyone in the business, and; 
• Structured leadership programs, mentoring initiatives, and global learning platforms. 

We are passionate about everything we do. And we do it for Life. 

Draeger is a globally trusted company with a well-established brand and reputation for our commitment to saving lives since 1889. We create technology and solutions to protect everyone’s great asset: their life. From hospitals to heavy industry, mining and fire rescue, people around the world rely on our products: state-of-the-art technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. 

With their heart and soul, our employees are paramount to our success in protecting lives in the community. Our corporate culture is underpinned by authenticity and guided by the pillars of trust, respect, and social responsibility. The work we do provides all our employees with pride and a sense of deep purpose that is rare to find. 

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, cultural background, faith, marital, veteran, or social status. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application process to assist with access, please let us know. 

Draeger is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a respect, fairness, and transparency. Everyone is unique and each Draeger employees contributes to our inclusive and diverse workplace. 

Read more about having a career – not just a job – at Draeger by viewing our Careers page: https://www.draeger.com/en_aunz/Career 

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in Australia or New Zealand. 

No agency assistance is required.