Senior Financial Accountant - Finance Transformation Sydney Category FinanceWorkload Full Time (≥ 80%)Posted on 18 June 2026 Apply now Share this article linkedin facebook whatsapp via email About Us LGT is the largest Private Banking and Asset Management group in the world to be owned by an entrepreneurial family. As the family office of the Princely House of Liechtenstein, we have years of experience in the management of sizeable sums of assets. Your challenge We’re looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to play a key dual role: delivering high-quality financial control outcomes while helping drive meaningful transformation across finance. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on technical accounting and impactful change initiatives, with exposure to system enhancements, process optimisation and automation. If you’re someone who enjoys improving how things work—not just maintaining them—this role will give you the platform to make a real impact. This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity, with possibility for extension. Key Responsibilities Deliver core financial control activities including month-end close, journals, reconciliations and reportingSupport statutory reporting, audit processes, tax and regulatory requirements (e.g. BAS, FBT, APRA)Partner with the broader finance team to ensure accurate, timely and well-controlled BAU delivery Finance Transformation & Improvement Drive and support initiatives to streamline processes, reduce manual effort and improve scalabilityPlay a key role in finance transformation projects, including BlackLine implementation and enhancementIdentify and implement opportunities for automation, standardisation and stronger financial controlsImprove month-end efficiency through systems optimisation and better use of data and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI)Document and uplift finance processes, workflows and controls Control & Governance Strengthen reconciliation practices, documentation and internal controlsIdentify gaps and support remediation to enhance governance and risk managementContribute to a culture of continuous improvement and accountability Your profile About You CA/CPA qualified with 3–5+ years post-qualified experience in accounting or financeStrong foundational experience in financial control, reporting and reconciliationsProven involvement in finance transformation initiatives including process enhancement or systems implementationHands-on experience or exposure to tools such as BlackLine, Power BI, SAP, Microsoft dynamics or similar finance systemsNaturally proactive, with a passion for driving efficiencies and improving ways of workingComfortable managing BAU responsibilities while contributing to ongoing change initiativesStrong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate and influence effectivelyAdaptable and self-driven, with the ability to succeed in a dynamic and evolving environment Why you’ll love this role True hybrid role – not just BAU; actively shape how the finance function evolvesBroad business visibility – work across financial control, transformation and key strategic projectsSupportive, collaborative culture where ideas are valued and improvement is encouraged Interested in the role? Complete the online application. We look forward to getting to know you. Apply now Contact Suren Devanandan Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist LGT Wealth Management Limited Discover more about LGT Wealth Management Our company LGT Wealth Management is part of LGT Group, which is owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. Logout