Financial Accountant

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

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WHAT IS A FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT?

Our awesome client, a leading footwear retailer based in Australia is looking for a Financial Accountant to be part of their finance team.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES?

A. Financial Accounting

• Summarizing and reporting on monthly/annual financial position to internal stakeholders, regulators and tax collection entities.
• Analyzing variances and providing commentary on significant $ swings in the financial statements.
• Ensure selected balance sheet reconciliations are performed in a timely manner and that all reconciling items are addressed within 1 month end cycle.
• Liaising with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team to understand movement in Creditor and Debtor accounts.
• Liaising with Procurement, Logistics and Inventory team to understand movement in Inventory and associated on-cost accounts.
• Preparation of year-end calculations as part of statutory requirements, including liaising with external auditors and attending to relevant audit requests.
• Collaborate with the Commercial team to monitor budgets and forecasts for business cost centers.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls within the financial accounting function. Identify and mitigate financial risks, implement best practices, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

B. Auditing

• Ensuring financial records are a fair and accurate representation of the transactions they claim to represent.
• Identifying process improvements and implementing changes to increase efficiency.

C. Business Analysis

• Identifying and articulating the need for change and facilitating those changes that will be most beneficial to the Company's stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse financial data and provide valuable insights to support decision-making.
• Continuously monitor and consider internal controls and seek out ways to improve processes.
• Work with others in the Finance team and selected cost centre owners/Department Heads on financials – monthly review of results, opportunities for improvements (e.g. cost reductions)

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within the financial reporting or auditing space
• Experience in a retail (or multi-site) or FMCG environment would be beneficial
• Strong demonstration of collaboration
• Infor/MS experience is an advantage