Plant Accountant - Shepparton

Job no: 510610
Work type: Full Time
Location: Melbourne - South, Melbourne - East, Shepparton, Melbourne - North

Plant Accountant 

At Visy, we love solving problems, especially when we work together. We're looking for individuals who see what’s ahead and run towards it. Visy people are helping us achieve our vision to become the global leader in sustainable packaging. Together, we can create a better world. 

The Opportunity 

Visy began manufacturing corrugated cardboard boxes in Melbourne, Australia, in 1948. Since then, we've grown to become one of the world's leading privately owned packaging, paper, and recycling companies. Visy's past, present, and future are linked by a commitment to growth through meeting our customers' needs and the wise use and re-use of scarce resources. 

Our success depends on carefully balancing economic, environmental, and social factors. Being truly sustainable is a journey of continuous improvement, learning, and adaptation. It is through the dedication, skills, and initiative of our people that Visy has prospered and will continue to move ahead. 

As the Site Accountant, you will provide strategic and operational financial advice to the business, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial and reporting processes. You will be a detail-oriented business partner, dedicated to problem-solving and driving efficiency by minimizing costs where possible. 

The Role 

Reporting to the Financial Controller - Food Can, and based at our Shepparton site (or in Melbourne with a commitment to regular travel to Shepparton), you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of information, reports, and financial models to management as needed.  

You will act as a business partner and key support to the Plant Manager – Food Can, ensuring key business drivers such as EBITDA, Sales, and Safety are accurately measured and met. Additionally, you will serve as the key interface between the Business Unit and Head Office to meet key stakeholder requirements. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Monthly forecasting and reporting of business unit financial results 
• Cost control, providing variance analysis and financial feedback to key management stakeholders 
• Managing capital expenditure from request stage to final capitalisation 
• Assisting with the annual budget and Full Year Forecast processes 
• Adhering to all safe working and environmental policies and procedures 
• Ensuring Day 1 month-end reporting accuracy 
• Working with operational and other personnel to drive continuous improvement in results, processes, and systems 
• Monitoring, managing, and reporting on working capital 
• Maintaining all accounting systems and procedures in accordance with corporate accounting policies and generally accepted accounting standards 
• Reconciling the general ledger and resolving any issues as required 
• Monitoring and maintaining the asset register and depreciation schedules 
• Maintaining and improving the integrity of accounts, processes, and systems 
• Participating in stocktakes 

Requirements: 

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; or CA/CPA 
• Proven experience in Management Accounting within a fast-paced environment, preferably in the manufacturing industry 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills 
• Proficiency in SAP and Consolidation & Reporting software (preferably Hyperion) 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment 
• Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy and problem-solving 
• Permanent residency or appropriate working visa 
• Valid driver's license 

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

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria, which 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: 06 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Jul 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time