Senior Financial Accountant

At Koala we believe that designing better habitats leads to better lives – for our people, our planet, and the communities we're part of. For a decade we have been perfecting our approach to furniture design; creating beautiful, flexible, innovative and sustainable products that solve the needs of real people.

Why we have this role @ Koala

We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant who will deliver financial results and reporting that meet the needs of Koala and external stakeholders.

Koala is looking for someone who is a challenger, to look at our existing processes globally and introduce best practice systems, automation and efficiencies.

What key responsibilities does this role have @ Koala?

• Deliver accurate and timely financial results on a monthly basis

• Prepare accurate and timely management reports on a monthly basis

• Preparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations

• Implement process improvements to reduce processing times and maximise efficiency

• Business partnering with other areas of the business

• Assisting the team with ad-hoc projects and tasks as required

• Provide insights to the wider finance team and business

Ideal background... 

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, eCommerce or retail industry

• Degree qualified in accounting and full membership of a recognised professional accounting body (CA / CPA) (or underway)

• 3-5 years experience in financial and management reporting or first-mover from a Chartered environment

• Experience with inventory and/or overseas entities is highly regarded

• Accounting experience including preparation of financial statements, complex reconciliations, management reporting and financial operations

• Demonstrated experience in problem solving to improve day-to-day workflows

• Ability to effectively communicate with non-finance staff

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong attention to detail

• Self-motivated and forward thinking

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders

• Excellent working knowledge of computer software including Excel/GSheet and ERP systems (Netsuite experience a bonus)

Treehouse Perks and Privileges…

Koala is only great when its employees are happy — and we're one happy bunch

• Hybrid working - We're mixing it up with ~3 days back in the Alexandria Treehouse (office) and work from bed/home (WFB)

• Take a break - Generous time off - volunteer, parental, Koala life leave and more to help keep your work-life balance, balanced.

  Treehouse goods - Fully stocked kitchen with an emphasis on healthy local produce, think bougie brekky, salad bar, kombucha on tap, monthly barbies and more.

• Pet-friendly - The Koala Treehouse is as pet-friendly as they get

• Surprise & delight - The two-word combo at the core of everything we do. All Koalas can expect to enjoy free Koala products with 'mates rates' for your friends and fam.

• Support & wellbeing - Our employee experience respects and embraces all families, formed, found and evolving. You'll have access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes unlimited sessions for financial, work, relationship, family or wellbeing support.

• Accelerate your career - via our Learning Management platform Juno, as well as individual and team growth budgets and dedicated days.

• Short-term incentive plans ensure you benefit as Koala succeeds

• Community & connection - We believe that simply doing 'no harm' isn't good enough So, how are we doing our part? BCorp Certified, WWF Partnership, volunteer days, a member of SoftLanding, 1% and so much more.

All in all, the Koala Kommunity is a great place to hang out and belong to

Koalities we look for…

At Koala, we do things a little differently and we don't shy away from the fact that we expect a lot from our employees We are ambitious. We are curious. We are selfless. We want you to challenge expectations, always look to make a difference and give us something different from the norm. We want people that bring great energy, that have a long-game focus and are always trying to find new angles and approaches to the way we work. We're a team full of entrepreneurial spirit and have a relentless focus on 'what's next' but while always reviewing 'what's been done' and learning, growing and adapting. We're confident, but NEVER arrogant and we adapt to change like Steve Smith under a short ball. Honesty and empathy drive everything we do, as well as a total focus on exceeding our customers' expectations. So if you feel like this could be you... well what the bloody hell are you waiting for? Drop us a line, and let's see what you've got ;)

There's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate, Koala is a place where everyone has opportunity. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. We're an equal opportunity employer, and recognise that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success as a business.

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