A business critical position with a renowned FMCG organisation currently exists in order to fill a key role in their finance team. Taking a hands-on approach, this Senior Financial Accountant position will help assist in the management and communication of the companies’ financial & corporate accounting activities on a national scale and own aspects of their lease accounting process.
The responsibilities
Reporting into the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);
- Own the lease accounting process for the business, following AASB16 standards.
- Responsible for monthly, quarterly and year-end tasks, pre and post to the preparation of month end management reporting and analysis.
- Oversee tax compliance including, income tax returns, fbt, gst and bas in consultation with external advisors.
- Contribute to the preparation of financial statements
- Assist BU leaders with strategies to follow up outstanding debtors
- Provide guidance on financial processes, procedures and maintain internal controls; focus on supporting operations functions including warehouses, logistic and inventory management activities
- Provide analysis, insights and recommendations to CFO and Financial Controller on actual operating performance including variances, overheads spend to budget / variance
- Drives continuous process improvement initiatives to ensure compliance and robust internal control
- Lead ad-hoc projects as directed by the CFO and Financial Controller
Ideally, you will be a CA or CPA qualified accounting professional and will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as your ability to interact and engage cross-functionally within the business will be crucial to your success. Additionally, you will have a strong attention to detail, proven lease accounting (AASB16/IFRS16) experience & knowledge, and have worked in a large-scale, dynamic FMCG / Retail organisation previously. Prior training in a Big 4 chartered environment is advantageous.
Additional benefits
- A+ corporate training from an industry-leading FMCG organisation
- Partial flexible working arrangements (2 days work-from-home)
- High level of exposure to senior management
- Opportunities for leadership and providing guidance to junior team members
- Market leading salary + superannuation + company benefits
- Accessible North Sydney office location
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ben Parnell directly on Bparnell@sharpandcarter.com.au.
