Accountant

Job title : Accountant
Location : Victoria
Job reference : 1047025
My client is an ASX listed FMCG company based in Mildura. 
Australian own and managed, this is a truly great opportunity to be part of a business that values sustainability and growth. 

The Accountant will be responsible for supporting the Regional Finance Manager with: 

Management Accounting & Reporting: 
  • Assists with operational finance and CAPEX management reporting for farms and Mildura operational requirements including KPIs, monthly management accounts and commentary
  • Maintains actual expense and forecast reporting of farms costs, vineyard development and biological assets
  • Analyses key variances versus budget/forecast and last year. Feedback this into the monthly forecasts
  • Liaises with farming and production for accurate departmental analysis/accruals
  • Contributes to the development of the annual budget and forecast, including farm footprint, farm activities & inputs such as farm activities, labour, water, nutrition, etc.
  • Assists with preparing detailed 10-year farm operational and financial plans
  • Processes and analyses of sales and gross margin reporting
  • Manages fixed asset register for farms with the Group Accountant in SAP systems, conduct physical verifications for management and insurance purposes
Commercial:
  • Oversees and assists with compliance with all associated company policies, procedures and internal controls
  • Oversees and assists with the implementation, maintenance and improvement of financial analysis and models
  • Assists with agriculture market analysis and strategic farm plan development and control of associated analysis, tools, reports and other documentation.
Skills and experience required:  
  • 3+ years of accounting experience
  • Degree in Accounting or related discipline – Ideally completed CPA/CA
  • Advanced level for Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Have a clear understanding of issues impacting agricultural, manufacturing/processing and logistics
  • An understanding and ability to apply accounting principles and concepts
Please contact Danielle Bower on 0473489543 or dbower@sharpandcarter.com.au for more information