Group - Senior Financial Accountant

Job title : Group - Senior Financial Accountant
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Will Nichols
Contact email : wnichols@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1669021
Organisation:
Our client is one of Australia’s leading food groups – a powerhouse behind a portfolio of iconic household brands loved by generations. With revenues exceeding $800 million and operations spanning multiple key brands in the FMCG sector, this business is built on quality and a genuine passion for bringing people together through food.

Role:
As the Group - Senior Financial Accountant, you’ll play a critical role within a high-performing finance function that drives accuracy, compliance, and performance across the Group. Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, you’ll ensure the delivery of timely, compliant financial reporting and play a hands-on role in driving continuous improvement across accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Group month-end close, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all entities
  • Manage complex journals including intercompany consolidations, FX revaluations, and lease accounting
  • Review balance sheet reconciliations and support statutory reporting requirements
  • Prepare technical accounting papers and liaise with external auditors
  • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow reporting in collaboration with FP&A
  • Drive process and systems improvements across group accounting and reporting functions
  • Act as a key contact for the offshore service delivery centre on accounting processes
You’ll bring:
  • CA or CPA qualification
  • 4+ years’ experience in public practice or a complex corporate environment
  • Exposure to group accounting, consolidations, and statutory reporting
  • Strong Excel and system skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability
  • A proactive mindset and passion for continuous improvement
How to apply:
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Will Nichols at wnichols@sharpandcarter.com.au