Financial Accountant - Retail

Job title : Financial Accountant - Retail
Location : Sydney
Job type : Contract or Temp
Job reference : 1196345
The Company
This international retail group are one of the key leaders in their specialist field. Backed by their listed European parent company, recent investment in their brand has seen their market share take off, growing to over 250 stores nationally with further expansion plans in place. This contract presents an ideal time to join a business in high growth mode, with permanent options in the future. 

The Role
Reporting directly to a well regarded and flexible Finance Manager, this role is for an immediate start for an initial period of 3-6 months (view to extend), your role will consist of the following:
  • Partner with Store Managers and Operations Managers on Finance queries and operational accounting requests; 
  • Preparation, analysis and commentary of the monthly management report; 
  • Monitoring and review of inventory, controls and reporting;
  • Perform monthly general ledger reconciliations, month end close, journals and accurals in SAP and maintain Chart of Accounts; 
  • Sub-ledger reconciliations and inter-company reconciliations;
  • Timely and accurate submission of financial reports; and 
  • Audit activities. 
Skills & Experience: 
You will be available to start immediately and can commit for a minimum period of 3 months, with a view to extend and a potential long term role available. You will be CA/CPA qualified financial accountant with experience from the retail sector (ideally multi-site). Experience with stock take and inventory is also essential to hit the ground running. SAP is ideal. 

How to Apply:
Please apply online to express interest in this role. To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively please contact Sarah Fitzgerald at sfitzgerald@sharpandcarter.com.au