Management Accountant

Job no: 510004
Work type: Full Time
Location: Brisbane

Management Accountant

If you are a results-driven and detail-oriented professional with a passion for accounting, we want to hear from you!

• Highly autonomous role with a supportive and collaborative team culture
• Outstanding long term career pathways within a market leader!
• Thrive in this truly dynamic permanent full-time role

At Visy, we love solving problems. And that’s something we do better working together. We’re looking for people who see what’s ahead and run towards it. Visy people are helping us to achieve our vision to become the global leader in sustainable packaging. Because together, we can create a better world.

The opportunity:

Due to the fast growth of the business, we are now looking for a Management Accountant to join the team in Brisbane at our Gibson Island site. You will be an integral member of the QLD Finance team, responsible for all facets of the accounting and financial functions of the QLD Paper, Glass and Kerbside Operations. Supporting and working with the State Accountant in providing timely management & financial information to the Visy Recycling Management Team.

The Role:

Reporting to the State Accountant, the purpose of your role is to provide accurate, timely management and financial information to Visy Recycling Division. As such you’ll prepare, analyse and report the financials, while providing commercial and financial support. Stride for continuous system and business process improvements. The position's primary responsibilities include completion of monthly general ledger reconciliations. Assisting the management in completion of the annual budget process, full year forecasts and completing mid-month estimates

Further to that you will be involved with but not limited to:

• Management reporting bi-monthly and monthly and drive improvements to the mid-month and month end processes
• Assist with external auditors for interim and year end audits.
• Provide comparative analysis on reported results to determine key drivers and future state.
• Full responsibility for transactional account accruals and provisions, ensuring integrity of data is correct and anomalies are investigated and reported accordingly.
• Balance sheet ownership with the timely completion of Reconciliations, Journal entries, FBT Return/reconciliation and relevant analysis as requested.
• Budgeting & Forecasting for your business units.
• Monitor expenditure levels within the business unit ensuring their appropriateness and review for opportunities of cost savings.

What you will bring to the team:

You will have a CA/CPA qualification or working towards completion of these studies, with a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in Management Accountant roles. You would describe yourself as a quick learner, someone who is a problem solver with a great eye for detail. You’re a self-motivated, proactive and organized person with a real ‘Can Do’ attitude. You enjoy a fast-paced working environment and can work well under pressure. You are a great communicator, enabling you to form strong relationships with stakeholders on all levels. You will be tech savvy, with advanced Excel skills and SAP experience would be advantageous.   

When you join Visy, you’re joining a global leader dedicated to making serious progress in the sustainable packaging and recycling industries. We love solving problems that make an impact and grow our business. If you think you can help us, you’ll fit right in.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history
check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol ­testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that
embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Advertised: 13 Feb 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Mar 2024 E. Australia Standard Time