A business critical role with a global industry-leading organisation currently exists in order to fill a key role in their finance team. Taking a hands-on approach, this 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 4 month contract role, however there is the genuine view for this role to be extended and/or made permanent (given a permanent headcount is available).
The responsibilities
Reporting into the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);
- Month-end journals and reporting requirements
- Monthly reporting preparation and supporting analysis
- Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Inventory Management; including monthly revaluations of both stock on hand and Goods-in-Transit to take into account any movement derived from currency fluctuations
- Maintaining integrity of inventory costing; be the local contact point for Global Supply Chain
- Working with Accounts Payable to ensure the correct treatment of fixed overheads and timely balance sheet reconciliations
- Drives continuous process improvement initiatives
- Assist in ad-hoc projects as directed by the CFO and Financial Controller
Ideally, you will be a CA/CPA qualified accounting professional or studying towards; 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, have proven inventory accounting experience & knowledge, and have worked in a large-scale & dynamic organisation previously.
Additional benefits
- A+ corporate training from a global industry-leading Retail organisation
- Partial flexible working arrangements (2 days work-from-home)
- Contract role with the genuine opportunity for extension and/or permanency
- High level of exposure to senior management
- Substantial salary + superannuation
Our client is a global industry-leading organisation. They are a well-known organisation in their sector and boast a portfolio of famous household brands.
How to apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jamie Burgess directly on jburgess@sharpandcarter.com.au or on 0439 014 028, quoting Ref No. JB3655.
