Senior Financial Accountant

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Your mission

Step Into a Role With Real Impact

At PUMA, we’re not just building a finance function, we’re shaping the backbone that supports our growing Oceania business across Australia and New Zealand. As our new Senior Financial Accountant, you’ll step into a high‑ownership role that acts as the key support and 2IC to our Senior Manager Financial Reporting.
This is the place for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, global environment and wants to elevate both the region and their career trajectory.

Your Role - Where You’ll Make an Impact

To set you up for success, here’s a clear look at how you’ll contribute and the value your work will drive across the business.

Financial Control & Reporting (50%) — Own the Backbone of Our Reporting Landscape

You’ll take charge of core financial accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of monthly results, year‑end processes, and reporting across both the Australian and New Zealand entities.
Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing accounting journals including accruals, provisions, inventory & COGS

• Supporting cashflow forecasting and reviewing purchase orders with the AP team

• Driving month‑end close to meet regional and global deadlines

• Preparing year‑end files and supporting statutory financial statements

• Completing intercompany reconciliations and charges

• Maintaining timely, accurate Balance Sheet reconciliations

• Overseeing tax invoice reviews and ensuring correct fixed asset treatment

Statutory & Compliance (40%) — Be the Guardian of Governance

You’ll be the point of excellence across our statutory obligations and compliance framework, ensuring PUMA meets all local and international standards.
This includes:

• Reviewing and submitting BAS & FBT returns

• Preparing tax effect accounting calculations, income tax returns and tax computations

• Completing withholding tax (PAYG / PAYE) lodgements

• Supporting transfer pricing documentation

• Liaising with external tax consultants and regional tax teams

• Ensuring payroll tax compliance for ambassadors and contractors

• Supporting external audits and completing internal audit requirements

Process Improvement & Automation (10%) — Help Us Work Smarter

Finance at PUMA is evolving — and you’ll be at the forefront of modernising our systems, workflows, and reporting processes.
You’ll:

• Identify opportunities for automation

• Introduce smarter, more efficient reporting solutions

• Enhance reliability and scalability across the finance function

What Success Looks Like

You’ll know you’re thriving when:

• Our financial reporting is consistently accurate and timely

• Compliance processes are robust and audit‑ready

• Workflows are clearly documented and scalable

• You’ve created capacity and uplift within the Financial Reporting function

Your talent

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who combines technical depth with a sharp, solutions‑focused mindset.

Experience & Education

• CPA/CA qualified

• 3+ years’ professional services experience

• 1–2+ years’ experience within an industry role (preferred)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability

• Exceptional organisation and process discipline

• Resilient, adaptable, and commercially tuned

• Advanced Excel and general MS Office skills

• Knowledge of AU/NZ taxation and accounting standards

PUMA Australia – Where Innovation Meets Passion!

Big things are happening at PUMA Australia! As we continue to push the boundaries of sport and style, we’re gearing up for an exciting move to our brand-new, state-of-the-art office in Cremorne in March 2026. This cutting-edge space will fuel collaboration, creativity, and the unstoppable energy that defines PUMA within the sport & style hub of Melbourne!

Ready to Start a New Chapter With Us?

If you’re driven, detail‑oriented, and excited by the idea of joining a global brand in a pivotal role - we’d love to hear from you.
Step into a high‑impact position, help shape our next chapter, and grow your career with PUMA Oceania.

Now is the perfect time to join our dynamic team as we step into this thrilling new chapter. If you’re ready to work with a global leader in sports and fashion while being part of an inspiring new workspace, we want to hear from you!

Ready to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of finance in retail and ecommerce?

Apply now and make your mark with PUMA!

Our principles

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.