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 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);
- Ownership for the accuracy and integrity of GL reconciliations across the balance sheet and profit & loss
- Responsible for month-end and year-end tasks, pre and post to the preparation of month end management reporting and analysis.
- Partner with the assigned business unit to provide cost insights through financial analysis, project financial tracking and periodic financial reports and drive improvements.
- Indirectly and on-the-job, provide guidance and advice to a team of 3 staff
- Provide guidance on financial processes, procedures and maintain internal controls; focus on supporting Operations function 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
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 inventory accounting experience & knowledge, and have worked in a large-scale, dynamic FMCG / Retail organisation previously.
Additional benefits
- A+ corporate training from a global industry-leading Retail organisation
- Partial flexible working arrangements (2 days work-from-home)
- Fixed-term contract role with the genuine opportunity for extension and/or 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 Retail 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. JB7820.
