International FMCG business that will allow you to grow your finance career in a supportive team environment.
International FMCG business, with HQ just outside of Ballina. Grow your finance career in a supportive team environment.
Finance Support:
- Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements, and general ledger accounts.
- Assist with month-end reporting and financial reconciliations.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
- Assist with audit preparation and compliance requirements.
International FMCG business, with HQ just outside of Ballina. Grow your finance career in a supportive team environment.
Finance Support:
- Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements, and general ledger accounts.
- Assist with month-end reporting and financial reconciliations.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
- Assist with audit preparation and compliance requirements.
Operational Support
- Coordinate administrative activities across operations and finance.
- Maintain business records, systems and operational documentation.
- Monitor inventory movements and investigate stock variances.
- Assist with purchasing administration and supplier communications.
- Support the implementation of operational procedures and internal controls.
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare regular financial and operational reports.
- Analyse business data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Develop reports and dashboards that support decision-making.
- Monitor key business metrics and provide management insights.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Maintain the accuracy of ERP and finance systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows and reduce manual processes.
- Assist with system upgrades, process documentation and continuous improvement projects.
- Support cross-functional projects that improve business performance.
General Business Support
- Work collaboratively across finance, operations and leadership teams.
- Ensure policies and procedures are consistently followed.
- Assist with special projects as required.
- Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the business.
About You
We're looking for someone proactive, detail-oriented and enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
You'll ideally have:
- 3+ years' experience in finance, accounting, operations or business administration.
- Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, wholesale or distribution (highly regarded).
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.
- Experience using accounting software and ERP systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A positive attitude with a continuous improvement mindset.
Why Join Us?
- Join a successful and growing FMCG business.
- Diverse role with exposure across finance and operations.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and business growth.
- Long-term career opportunity with room for development.
- Ballina-based role with a stable and growing organisation.
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