At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial reporting, budgeting, and audits while driving process improvements.
- Company: Join Mazda Australia, a leader in the automotive industry with a collaborative finance team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 17.5% annual leave loading, wellness programs, and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Other info: This is a 9-month fixed term role requiring on-site presence for collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working with a dynamic team at Mazda.
- Qualifications: Degree in Accounting or Business, with experience in financial accounting and strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Mazda Australia is seeking a Company Accountant to join our National Finance team. In this key role, you'll support reporting and forecasting processes, partner across the business, and support strategic financial decision-making. This position is a 9-month fixed term contract, requiring an on-site presence five days a week to foster collaboration, strengthen team connections and ensure seamless support across the business.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Support month-end close activities and coordinate accurate financial reporting and forecasting processes
- Prepare monthly management reporting, including detailed gross profit and balance sheet analysis
- Manage annual budgeting and partner with departments to review results against budget and forecast
- Maintain and support general ledger reconciliations, fixed asset management, and foreign exchange payment processes
- Coordinate internal and external audits and act as the key contact for auditors
- Drive process improvement initiatives, finance system enhancements, and policy compliance
About You:
You are a proactive and analytical finance professional who enjoys working both strategically and hands-on. You bring strong technical accounting capability, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to build relationships across all levels of the business.
To be successful, you will have:
- Proven experience as a Financial Accountant with a focus on lease accounting, group reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, year-end closing and external audits
- A Completed Degree qualification in Accounting, Business, or Commerce is essential
- CPA or CA preferred
- Experience in a commercial or chartered accounting environment
- Advanced Excel and ERP system capability (Oracle experience highly regarded)
- Experience managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines
- A growth mindset, customer-focused approach, and passion for continuous improvement
17.5% annual leave loading. Ongoing learning and development opportunities. Wellness programs throughout the year (skin checks, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts).
Application and Selection Process:
Applicants must have unrestricted and ongoing work rights in Australia. Mazda Australia values attitudes and behaviours that align with our organisational culture. Successful applicants will be subject to an online psychometric assessment, police, qualification and reference checks.
Company Accountant in Melbourne employer: Mazda Australia Pty Ltd
Mazda Australia Pty Ltd is an exceptional employer that values collaboration and innovation in the automotive industry. Located in Mulgrave, our work culture fosters teamwork and professional growth, offering employees opportunities to enhance their skills while contributing to high-quality service and customer satisfaction. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive environment, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally.
