About the role
A business critical role with a global FMCG / Retail organisation currently exists in order to fill a key role in their finance team. Taking a hands-on approach, this Senior Financial Accountants' position will help assist in the management and communication of the companies’ financial & corporate accounting activities on both a domestic and international scale. Initially this will be a 6 month fixed-term contractual assignment, however there is the opportunity for this role to be extended and/or made permanent.

The responsibilities
Reporting into the Group Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);

• Management of the full accounting and month-end processes
• Business partner with key divisional teams on financial results
• Monthly overhead analysis and commentary
• Assist with accounting and reporting queries and ensure all transactions are complete and accurate
• Monitor company cashflow and assist in preparing reporting for both actual and projected cashflow
• Labour accounting including site-level labour costs, employee provisions, commission calculations, bonus schemes and business associate program.
• Accounting for trade debtors
• Assist with the external audit process and preparation of schedules
• Drive continuous improvement across the ERP system, reporting, process and efficiency

The successful applicant will have
Ideally, you will be a CA/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 indirect / direct people management experience and have worked in a large-scale FMCG / Retail organisation that has a 'multi-site / multi-channel' aspect.

Additional benefits

• A+ corporate training from a global industry-leading organisation
• Partial flexible working arrangements (2 days work-from-home)
• 6 month fixed-term contract, genuine opportunity for extension/permanency
• High level of exposure to senior management
• Opportunities for leadership and providing guidance to junior team members
• Substantial salary + superannuation

About the client
Our client is a global FMCG / Retail organisation. They are a well-known organisation in their sector and boast a portfolio of well-known, household brands.

How to apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jack Billingham directly on [email protected], quoting Ref No. JB1883.