Financial Accountant

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

Finance makes it easier for us to win together as a business.  Our team works side-by-side with every other team to help bring commercial thinking into what they do and make moves that support our strategic business decisions.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join our team. You will be supporting our group supermarket team and will be responsible for supporting all financial account activities. 

You will also: 
 

• Support delivery of onshore financial accounting activities (including month end close activities) for Supers and Group 
• Work on delivery of Balance Sheet reconciliations and journals in compliance with Coles policy
• Support business and internal stakeholders on ad-hoc projects requiring financial / technical accounting assistance and/or involvement new business opportunities or initiatives
• Delivery of financial controls governance testing as required under Financial Controls Governance program for Supers/Group

We are looking for someone who has extensive experience in a financial control role or and external role. Someone who can deliver commercial outcomes with a high level of energy and pace. 

You will also need: 
 

• CA/CPA or similar qualification with a tertiary accounting qualification 
• Experience working in one of the big 4, or in a large-scale corporate business, ideally in retail or FMCG
• Proven experience of working and coordinating with a diverse range of stakeholders with the ability to effectively work cross functionally
• Strong interpersonal, influencing skills and communication skills  
• Knowledge of current accounting standards 
   

With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. Find out more in the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site.

Job ID: 117445

Employment Type: Fixed Term​