Financial Accountant

Job title : Financial Accountant
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Mia Di Giambattista
Contact email : miadg@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1344696.02
The Organisation
Sharp & Carter is proud to be working exclusively with one of Asia's largest listed agri-businesses by way of market capitalisation. The organisation has a number of business interests in the agricultural space focusing on the production, manufacture, transportation, and sale of commodity ingredients products both in Australia and internationally. 

The Role

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the primary purpose of your role will be to ensure the proper stewardship of financial transactions by delivering accurate and complete financial information. Your duties will include, but not be limited to:
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly & close schedules
  • Provide accurate & timely monthly analysis/commentaries of results
  • Prepare & review statutory financial reports
  • Assist with the coordination of year-end external audit processes
  • Accounting for profit and loss & balance sheet accounts including preparation of monthly journals/general ledger reconciliations
  • Manage equity accounting for associates & joint ventures
  • Preparation of quarterly & annual asset impairment review
  • Provide technical accounting guidance to the wider business and prepare technical accounting position papers for external audit purposes
  • Coach junior team members
  • Project work as required
Skills and Experience 
The ideal candidate will be tertiary qualified in an accounting or business degree and have completed or be completing their CPA or CA qualification (international equivalent qualifications such as ACCA or ACA also accepted). You will have experience working with FMCG or manufacturing environments as well as a strong fundamental knowledge of Australian accounting standards. Candidates will have proficient experience using MS Excel. Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to demonstrate initiative and good attention to detail, are essential. 
 
How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Mia Di Giambattista on miadg@sharpandcarter.com.au