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Form of workMake your mark helping to build an iconic Australian brand
Multiple Award-winning Fremantle Octopus is Australia’s largest fully integrated octopus fishing, processing, wholesale distribution and export business.
Our MSC-certified, premium products already enjoy a prominent presence on the shelves of Coles in Australia and Whole Foods in the USA, as well as numerous specialty food stores and high-end restaurants in Australia and the world’s major cities.
Fremantle Octopus is passionate about educating and inspiring people to eat the highest quality wild caught sustainable seafood in the world. As we continue to grow, nationally and globally, we need your “can do” attitude and commercial expertise on the journey with us.
The Role
We are looking for a Financial Accountant who is technically proficient to drive month-end and year-end processes, in a timely manner.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant is responsible for day-to-day Finance department activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, enthusiastic person who’s not afraid to challenge current processes (when appropriate), but also able to roll up their sleeves and complete tasks, as required.
Your responsibilities:
- Help manage daily finance operations
- Prepare weekly Cash forecast reports
- Drive end-to-end financial management process, incl. GL management, Fixed assets, month end closure procedures and detailed financial and management reports
- Prepare analysis of results for the management team
- Manage the preparation of Board reports
- Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, including Consolidation
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and review team’s work, as required
- Manage Fixed asset registration, maintenance and depreciation processes
- Manage annual and monthly tax and payroll obligations
- Prepare and/or review annual tax obligations
- Manage inter-company reconciliation process
- Involvement in the preparation of the annual Budget and Forecasting processes
- Be a contact for the annual audit
- Ad-hoc duties as required within the Finance Team or by Management
Skills & Experience
Desirable:
- MYOB or other ERP system experience
- Experience in a similar role and industry
- Big 4 background
Essential:
- Strong MS Office skills, with intermediate or advanced Excel skills in particular
- Efficient and collaborative manner
- Deadline driven
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Show initiative and be interested in developing sound knowledge of the business
Job Benefits
The successful applicant will be offered:
- A competitive salary
- Further career progression and development
- An attractive working environment in new, high quality office premises
- Free on-site parking
If this sounds like the role for you or is the next step in your career progression, then why wait – submit your cover letter and resume today!
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
