Senior Accountant Employee Entitlements & Insurance

• Permanent Opportunity
• Business partnering role to assist with continuous improvement in processes and team performance
• Role based in Gepps Cross, Adelaide

Welcome to the Finance TeamAs one of the largest Finance functions in Corporate Australia we provide opportunities across Corporate Finance, Shared Services, Commercial Finance, Capital Management, Financial Control, Operations Finance, Project Finance, M&A and Strategy and Planning.We operate in a fast paced, nimble environment with professionals who work collaboratively to achieve market leading outcomes. Our point of difference is that we are part of Australia's largest retailer allowing us to provide unparalleled career opportunities. The Woolworths Group Finance team is positioned to support change and continuous improvement across the business whilst continually focussing on providing excellent customer experiences to key stakeholders.About the opportunityWe are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance Shared Services team. In this role, your primary responsibility is to lead continuous improvement, engagement with Financial Shared Services (FSS) business partners and mentoring team members/direct reports. This includes monitoring relevant employee related cost lines, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, managing queries from business partners as well as supporting the wider EE&I team in driving continuous improvements across all aspects of the team's performance.What you'll do

• Holistic P&L and Balance Sheet review and analysis for specific areas
• Preparation of Financial Statement Analysis notes to the Woolworths Financial Statements at HY and FY
• Review of reconciliations and ensuring reconciliations are prepared in accordance with the Balance Sheet Guidance Note
• Communication of risks/opportunities to stakeholders
• Drive and leave continuous improvement to add value for our business partners
• Deliver insightful analysis and recommendations to business partners
• Maintain an effective understanding of business and reporting considerations
• Maintain stakeholder relationships

What you'll bring

• Finance-related degree with CA or CPA qualification.
• 5+ years relevant accounting experience, exposure in retail/large corporate will be advantageous.
• Strong experience using financial systems in a commercial environment e.g. Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, macros), Google Suite, SAP, BPC, GCP.
• Able to communicate complex financial information to a broad audience; able to make the complex simple.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to synthesise large amounts of data from a variety of sources
• Strong presentation and storyboarding skills

What you'll experience

• A progressive and flexible 'Work from Anywhere' policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline - with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families.

We are Woolworths GroupWe are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.' It's that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you're excited to turn today's blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company committed to breaking down institutional barriers that keep people from reaching their potential. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements above, we urge you to please still submit your application.Grow with the GroupWoolworths Group has announced it will be requiring Australian team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (subject to medical and religious exemptions).As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We are proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion and as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.As our Group continues to evolve, innovate and support our communities, we encourage our team members to do the same with their own careers, by providing ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference.We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.We'd love to hear from YouIf you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. You can follow us on or see more opportunities via .