About the role

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

The successful applicant will have

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

How to apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ben Parnell directly on [email protected].