About the role
Our Client is a niche market Wholesale Distributor and Manufacturer - a medium sized family business. They are seeking an experienced Accountant to join their down to earth, driven and passionate team responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful management analysis, and effective support for strategic decision‑making.
Responsibilities include - Financial Accounting;
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards and in conjunction with external accountants.
- Maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and complete journal entries.
- Support external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Payroll and associated compliance for approximately 20 staff members using MYOB Payroll.
- Manage cashflow, foreign currency payments and forward contracts.
Responsibilities include - Management Accounting;
- Prepare monthly management reports including variance analysis, KPIs, and commentary on financial performance.
- Develop budgets and forecasts in collaboration with department managers.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide actionable insights to leadership.
- Provide inventory insights including slow‑moving, obsolete stock, and stock ageing.
- Conduct cost analysis, profitability analysis, and scenario modelling.
- Provide financial input into business cases and investment decisions.
- Work with supply chain teams to understand demand planning and impacts to financial forecasts.
You will also be responsible for Financial Planning and Analysis along with Internal controls and compliance.
What we're looking for
- Relevant Degree in Accounting, with a professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, or equivalent) advantageous
- Minimum 3-4 years in financial management/management accounting role, preferably within the wholesale, distribution or manufacturing arena.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and someone whom can questions processes, find efficiencies and have the initiative to bring ideas to the table. Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP.
- Proficient in the use of accounting software ideally MYOB Account Right and MYOB Advanced
If you are an experienced Accountant with a down to earth approach, excellent communication skills and really enjoys a relaxed, play hard work hard team that really back each other - then we need to hear from you!
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