SS&C Technologies

financial services

Accountant

Melbourne, Australia FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Accountant at SS&C Technologies. Skills: end-to-end revenue recognition, client invoicing process, cash flow forecasts, FBT calculations, BAS returns, intercompany reporting, balance sheet reconciliations. Manage the end-to-end billing and revenue recognition process across Consulting & Development projects. Own and deliver weekly cash flow forecasts for two entities, managing both inflows and outflows and providing accurate reporting”

What You'll Achieve.

producing and reporting weekly cash flow forecasts; providing accurate reporting; ensuring accuracy and integrity; ensuring all balances are fully supported and explained

Industry & Context.

financial services
Problems you'll solve

apply critical thinking; understand the “why” behind processes; ability to challenge and improve existing processes; investigating and resolving discrepancies

Eligibility Requirements

12-month fixed-term basis, available to start on 1st June 2026

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Relevant accounting qualification (Bachelor’s CA/CPA preferred or in progress), understanding of general ledger processes and their link to business operations, including accruals, deferrals, and revenue recognition vs invoicing (project-based environments), Solid knowledge of cash flow forecasting (inputs/outputs), FBT calculations, and Accounts Payable processes, including accrual reconciliations, Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivots, data linking), Proficiency in MS Workday experience desirable, Ability to work autonomously, apply critical thinking, and understand the “why” behind processes, Proactive and innovative mindset, with the ability to challenge and improve existing processes, time management, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment, Excellent communication and stakeholder management experience in software/consulting environments preferred

Nice to Have

CA/CPA preferred or in progress, MS Workday experience desirable, Experience in complex, controlled prior AP or Assistant Accountant experience advantageous

What You'll Do.

Manage the end-to-end billing and revenue recognition process across Consulting & Development projects

Own and deliver weekly cash flow forecasts for two entities

managing both inflows and outflows and providing accurate reporting

Monitor and review project timesheets

ensuring weekly follow-ups and timely monthly approvals from Project Managers

Maintain and reconcile WIP and Deferred Revenue balance sheet accounts

ensuring accuracy and integrity

Prepare and post monthly Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) calculations and accrual journals

Complete and lodge monthly BAS returns via the ATO portal

including PAYG instalment reporting

Manage intercompany reporting and reconciliations

investigating and resolving discrepancies with affiliates

Perform balance sheet reconciliations

ensuring all balances are fully supported and explained

Support month-end cost allocation processes in Workday

with a understanding of cost reporting methodologies

Prepare and post general journals

Provide ad hoc support to the Finance team and broader business as required

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

providing ongoing support to the Finance team and broader business as required; stakeholder management experience in software/consulting environments preferred

Communication Scope

Excellent communication and stakeholder management experience

Process & Methodology

Manage the end-to-end billing and revenue recognition process across Consulting & Development projects, Percentage of Completion methodologies, Time & Materials methodologies, Monitor and review project timesheets, timely monthly approvals from Project Managers

Full Job Description

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology. **_Job Description_** ** _Get To Know Us:_** SS&C Technologies is the world’s largest independent hedge fund and private equity administrator, as well as the largest mutual fund transfer agency. SS&C’s unique business model combines end-to-end expertise across financial services operations with proprietary software and solutions to service even the most demanding customers in the financial services and healthcare industries. ** _Why You Will Love It Here!_** * **Flexibility** : Hybrid Work Model * **Your Future:** Income Protection Insurance * **Your Wellbeing:** Private Health Insurance discount, Death & TPD Insurance * **Diversity & Inclusion:** Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity * **Training:** Hands-On, Team-Customised, including SS&C University * **Extra Perks:** Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more! **_What You Will Get To Do:_** You will own and manage the end-to-end revenue recognition and client invoicing process for the Consulting & Development function. Responsible for producing and reporting weekly cash flow forecasts, while providing ongoing support to the Finance team and broader business as required. Please note this role will be hired on a **12-month fixed-term** basis. The successful candidate will need to be available to **start on 1st June 2026.** * Manage the end-to-end billing and revenue recognition process across Consulting & Development projects, including Percentage of Completion and Time & Materials methodologies. * Own and deliver weekly cash flow forecasts for two entities, managing both inflows and outflows and providing accurate reporting. * Monitor and revi

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