Senior Financial Accountant

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North Sydney Council, Australia Sharp & Carter Full time

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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.

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 aCA 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 Bparnell@sharpandcarter.com.au.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionAccounting/Auditing
  • IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting

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