About Megaport

Megaport has transformed the way IT gets connected. We're global leaders in Network as a Service (NaaS), changing the way businesses reach the cloud. We're also a leading partner to Amazon, Microsoft, Google, IBM, Oracle, NYSE, and many other leading technology companies. Megaport is a publicly traded company on the Australian Stock Exchange. We’re a lean, high-achieving team made up of over 250 members globally. While the company is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, employees are spread out across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Staff enjoy an environment that is collaborative, supportive, and fun.

Our Team Culture

Join a team of globally-positioned industry experts that lead by example. We do not compromise our values for commercial gain; we are all custodians of our culture, and the customer is at the centre of everything we do. Our employees are motivated, adaptable, persistent, hard-working, and dynamic. Our culture permeates everything we do and this, in turn with a global vision, forms a commitment to each other, our customers, and shareholders alike.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled financial accountant to join our vibrant finance team based in the Brisbane HQ. You will have the opportunity to work within a team of motivated finance professionals with impressive credentials and experience gained in both chartered and commercial environments, complemented by CA and CPA qualifications. You will be exposed to a range of skills within the Global Finance function including Accounting, Corporate Reporting, Tax, Shared Services and Financial Planning & Analysis.Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work closely with other departments including Sales, Operational, 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.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing and maintaining financial records, including general ledger accounts and financial statements.
• Reviewing financial documents and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Performing financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions.
• Preparing and reviewing annual/quarterly budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures in the company.
• Capex and fixed asset accounting
• Assist in providing reliable financial and management information across business activities.
• Enter and maintain balanced intercompany accounts, including sound understanding of applicable foreign currencies used and the impact of these within the Group.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations evidencing sound financial control of relevant entities.
• Manage multiple stakeholders internally and externally and communicate effectively and efficiently.
• Contribute to our accounting policies and planning, driving ongoing process improvement within Finance.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce and commenced studying CA/CPA (or international equivalent)
• Strong understanding of current International and Australian Accounting Standards
• Experience with large ERP systems.
• Ability to reconcile financial records and resolve source issues.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Flexibility, responsiveness, and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level (intermediate to advance) excel skills.

What We Offer

· Competitive Compensation Packages

· Flexible working environments

· Birthday Leave

· Generous study and training program 5 days paid study leave

· Additional Leave via Purchased Annual Leave Scheme

· Health and Wellness Program

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.