Senior Company Accountant (Maternity Cover)

Part time role (approx. 25-30hrs) - flexible hours working in the office Monday - Thursday

8mths Maternity Leave cover with possible permanent position due to company expansion

Rare and unique products in the Health and Wellness Industry

Promoting work-life balance

About Us:
At Roogenic, we believe the future is Australian Wellness. We craft wellness products such as teas, tonics and powders – all made with Australian native botanicals to support modern living. Since 2015, we have grown from a small stall in the iconic Fremantle Markets to a global brand, offering our range of Australian-made products in-store, online and in 1000+ stores across Australia, Singapore & Japan.

Visit our website: www.roogenic.com.au

The Role:
We are a dynamic and rapidly growing company in search of a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with exceptional financial skills to take on all responsibility of the financial functions whilst reporting to the CFO and Board of Directors. As the company grows, this role offers the potential for you to expand with it and transition into a permanent position.

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Timely completion of end of month processes and reporting including but not limited to, COGS, fixed assets, stock, accruals & prepayments

Monthly analysis and reporting of departmental operating performance

Monitor cash flow, prepare cash flow forecasts and implement effective cash management strategies to optimise liquidity and working capital

Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to senior management, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities for business growth and improvement

Develop and monitor budgets, as well as conduct financial forecasting to support strategic planning and decision making processes

Partnering with the Product Development team to ensure accurate new product costs prior to launch and post launch analysis

Assist in the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business performance

Identify cost-saving opportunities, analyse variances and implement strategies to control costs while maintaining operational efficiency

Identify financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures. Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets

Prepare and submit timely, compliant and accurate financial reports, statements and tax returns including but not limited to Payroll Tax and BAS/IAS lodgments

Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements. Coordinate with external tax agents and regulatory bodies as necessary

Oversee the accounts payable/receivable whilst managing the day to day accounting operations

Processing weekly payroll of approx. 40 staff

The role is extremely varied, from transactional accounting tasks through to presenting financial reports in monthly meetings.

To succeed in this position you will have the following:

Experience in small to medium-sized businesses with end-to-end company account management would be an advantage.

As a CA/CPA accredited professional, you will bring a minimum of 3 years previous experience in a similar role, preferably from within the manufacturing industry

Experience with manufacturing or FMCG cost of goods sold (COGS) is highly regarded

Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting and budgeting

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Xero

Payroll experience

What We Offer:

Pro rata salary based on a full-time equivalent (FTE) range of $100,000 – $140,000 and will be based on skills and experience.

$10,000 Retention bonus, payable on completion of the 8 month contract!

Role will commence late May 2025

Flexible working hours offering great work-life balance

Great company culture where our wins are celebrated

Exposure into inner workings of the health benefits of Australian medicinal plants with free monthly products, discounts etc.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for please apply with a resume and cover letter.

We look forward to hearing from you! Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

We kindly request that recruiters and agencies do not contact us regarding this role, as we are managing the hiring process internally.