Finance Accounting Manager

About Collins Foods Limited

Collins Foods is an ASX listed company proudly employing over 17,000 employees globally. With a vision to be the World's Top Restaurant Operator, we operate over 350 KFC restaurants in Australia, The Netherlands and Germany, and 27 Taco Bell restaurants in Queensland, Victoria & Western Australia.

Why work for Collins Foods?

Our mission at Collins is Restaurants Done Better. We have an obsession for raising the bar on what people think a restaurant experience should be. More Human. More Sustainable. More Digital. More Fun. In addition to working with iconic international brands, there are many advantages to joining the Collins Family. As part of your valuable contribution, you will be rewarded with:

• Access up to 13 paid "Recharge Days" per year. That\'s a 4-day working week every 4 weeks
• Flexible working arrangements, including WFH options 1-2 days per week.
• Access to a formal mentorship program
• Autonomy and independence to create your own success
• Commitment to 25% energy reduction by 2026

The Role

Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, the Finance Accounting Manager purpose is to provide accurate financial support to the business. The position will be hands-on in nature ensuring best practice, driving process improvements, and contributing to the strategic direction of the business from financial perspective.

This role is on a contract basis through to December 2025

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the preparation of half year and annual statutory accounts, including project manage and coordinate the Group audit process
• Assist with the Group consolidation for statutory accounting purposes, including but not limited to, eliminations, equity, detailed consolidation of PPE, intangibles and tax
• Drafting of technical accounting policies to cover various topics applicable to CFL
• Responsible for application of new accounting standards, including leading the implementation of the standard
• Lead the accounting treatment process of ad hoc or new transaction types
• Lead the preparation of audit and compliance related documents
• Support the preparation of board and ARC reporting and any additional related documents as required
• Contribute to Group-wide accounting policies
• Managing multiple priorities and delivering continuous process improvements
• Assisting in ad-hoc projects related to financial reporting
• Assist when required with the month-end procedures and support the Finance Manager during leave

About YouSkills & Experience

• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Advanced experience in the creation and delivery of technical accounting papers
• Demonstrated experience in foreign operations and multi-currency consolidation
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Australian Accounting Standards (AASB's)
• Advanced MS Office skills, predominantly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Advanced experience with an ERP system (JD Edwards)
• Advanced analytical, problem solving and critical reasoning skills

If you are looking for more information or would like a full copy of the position description, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on

Please note, the successful applicant/s will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests which may include a National Police Check and qualifications checks.

CFL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as such, all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment for which they qualify, including the option of flexible working arrangements where applicable.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries
• Retail

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