At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare financial reports and support month-end processes in a dynamic retail environment.
- Company: Leading retail organisation known for exceptional customer experiences and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and involvement in finance transformation projects.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced team and make an impact on financial operations.
- Qualifications: CA or CPA qualification and 3-7 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 61650 - 75350 $ per year.
Our Client
Our client is a leading retail organisation with a strong market presence and a reputation for delivering exceptional customer experiences across a diverse portfolio of products and channels.
With an established national footprint and a continued focus on growth, innovation and operational excellence, the business is committed to investing in its people, systems and capabilities.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Financial Accountant to join the finance team in a broad role offering exposure to financial reporting, compliance, business partnering and process improvement within a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment.
About the Role
Reporting to the CFO, you will play a key role in supporting the month-end close process, statutory reporting requirements and ensuring the integrity of the organisation's financial information.
You will work closely with both finance and operational stakeholders, providing insights and support across a range of accounting activities.
Key responsibilities include
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Ownership of month-end reporting, reconciliations and journal entries.
- Assisting with statutory accounts, audit requirements and compliance obligations.
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of financial controls.
- Assisting with tax, GST and other corporate compliance requirements.
- Providing financial analysis and commercial insights to support business decision-making.
- Partnering with stakeholders across finance, retail operations and support functions.
- Contributing to process improvement initiatives and finance transformation projects.
- Supporting both internal and external audit activities.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a technically strong accounting professional with experience gained within a large corporate or retail environment.
You will ideally bring
- CA or CPA qualification (or nearing completion).
- 3-7 years' experience in financial accounting, audit or reporting roles.
- Experience within retail, FMCG, consumer products or other high-volume transaction environments will be highly regarded.
- Strong understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and financial reporting requirements.
- Excellent reconciliation, reporting and analytical skills.
- Previous exposure to ERP systems and large-scale finance environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
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