An essential role with a global FMCG / Retail organisation currently exists in order to fill a key role in their finance team. Requiring a hands-on approach, this position will help assist in the management and communication of the companies’ financial & corporate accounting activities on both a domestic and international scale. This role will begin as a long-term 12 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 Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);
- Full end to end accounting and month-end processes
- Partner with key divisional teams on their financial performance
- Analyse monthly overheads and provide 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.
- Payroll accounting through the organisation
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, an in-depth understanding of payroll accounting, 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)
- Long-term 12 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
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 jbillingham@sharpandcarter.com.au, quoting Ref No. JBL28917.
