At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare financial reports, analyse performance, and support profitability across 11 supermarkets.
- Company: Carlos IGA, part of the CAV Retail Group, with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Gain exposure to financial operations and work closely with senior management.
- Other info: Join a hands-on team where your contributions are valued and career growth is encouraged.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on business performance in a growing supermarket network.
- Qualifications: 3-5+ years accounting experience and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
Carlos IGA, part of the CAV Retail Group, is seeking a motivated, commercially minded, and hands-on Management Accountant to join the Support Office team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to play a key role in financial reporting, business performance analysis, and cost control across a growing network of 11 supermarkets across NSW and QLD.
Working closely with the Directors, Support Office, Operations Team and Store Managers, you will provide accurate financial information, meaningful insights and practical support to drive profitability, improve performance, and strengthen financial controls across the business.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts, profit and loss reports, budgets and financial performance analysis for individual stores and the wider group.
- Analyse store-level results, gross profit margins, wages, expenses, and key performance indicators, identifying variances and opportunities for improvement.
- Work closely with the Operations Team and Store Managers to investigate financial discrepancies and improve store profitability.
- Monitor and analyse supplier rebates, promotional income, stock variances, cost of goods sold and operating expenses.
- Reconcile daily sales, EFTPOS, banking, and point-of-sale (POS) transactions.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, supplier reconciliations and payment processes.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and financial planning.
- Coordinate payroll-related reconciliations and assist with GST, BAS preparation, and other statutory reporting requirements.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure appropriate financial controls and procedures are followed.
- Develop and improve reporting processes, spreadsheets, and financial systems to support better decision-making.
About you
- 3-5+ years of Australian accounting experience, ideally in management accounting or financial reporting.
- Experience in supermarkets, FMCG, wholesale or multi-site retail operations, highly regarded.
- Strong knowledge of Australian accounting practices, GST, BAS and financial reconciliations.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare management reports, analyse profit and loss results and investigate financial variances.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
- Experience with accounting software such as QBO, Xero, MYOB or similar systems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Directors, Operations Managers and Store Managers.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement and meeting deadlines.
- Relevant qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Business.
About us
Carlos IGA, part of the CAV Retail Group, operates a growing network of 11 supermarkets across NSW and QLD. Work closely with the Directors and senior management team. Gain exposure to the financial and operational performance of an expanding supermarket group. Play a meaningful role in improving profitability, reporting accuracy, and business performance. Join a hands-on, collaborative team where your initiative and contribution will be valued.
Management Accountant in Sydney employer: Banma Management
Carlos IGA, as part of the CAV Retail Group, is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and hands-on work culture, providing Management Accountants with the opportunity to make a significant impact on financial performance across a growing network of supermarkets in NSW and QLD. Employees benefit from close collaboration with senior management, exposure to diverse financial operations, and a commitment to professional growth, making it a rewarding environment for those seeking meaningful contributions in their careers.
