Senior Accountant

Summary

Join Certn, a fast-growing global technology company revolutionizing background screening, as a Senior Accountant. Lead regional accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting compliance, and enabling data-driven decisions. Oversee month-end close processes, review journal entries and reconciliations, manage financial documentation, and support the growth of Australian operations. Collaborate with FP&A and cross-functional teams. This role requires strong accounting knowledge, experience scaling finance functions in a tech environment, and excellent analytical and communication skills. Certn offers competitive benefits including paid vacation, remote work options, a professional development budget, and a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards (AASB/IFRS) and internal controls
• Proven ability to lead efficient close cycles and continuously improve financial processes
• Experience scaling a finance functions in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment
• Skilled in analyzing and presenting financial data that informs decisions
• Background working within a group of companies or on consolidated financials
• A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership — you take initiative, identify opportunities, and follow through to make processes better
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively , with excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process for the region, delivering accurate and timely financial results while continuously improving efficiency
• Oversee and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions to ensure completeness and compliance
• Own and manage regional financial documentation to support internal controls, audits, and ongoing compliance requirements
• Support the growth of our Australian operations by helping establish scalable financial processes that align with local regulations and global standards
• Collaborate closely with FP&A and cross-functional teams to align on reporting needs, support business planning, and drive operational insights

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with accounting systems and acting as a system administrator

Benefits

• Vacation Mode On: 4 weeks of paid vacation + paid sickness entitlement
• Flex Life: Remote-friendly setup, work-from-home allowance, and a flex allowance to make your work-life balance flawless
• Growth Fuel: A professional development budget to level up your skills, attend industry conferences, pursue certifications, or take advanced courses
• Ownership & Impact: Your work here will be meaningful, impactful, and directly shapes the future of our Finance & Accounting team
• Team Energy : A team that’s high-performing, transparent, and actually fun to work with