We are proud to be partnering with a respected and highly profitable distribution business who are seeking a Project Accountant to join on an initial 3-6 month contract basis based at their head office in Mulgrave. The business has supportive leadership team and a friendly company-wide culture.
About the Position
Reporting directly to the Group CFO, the Project Accountant will be critical to the success of the finance function responsible for the following activities:
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting package.
- Assist the CFO in the preparation of financial presentations for board and executive leadership meetings.
- Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, intercompany, credit cards, accruals, etc.
- Prepare and analyse management accounts, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making for the ELT.
- Assist the CFO in develop and maintain budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
- Support the CFO in implementing new and amended financial procedures and ERP systems.
- Inventory Management and overseeing external audit, liaising with auditors.
- Initial 3-6 month contract (very likely it will extend/made permanent)
- Tertiary education and CA / CPA qualified.
- Proven experience in a similar role (preferably within a product based, import, distribution and supply chain environment).
- Knowledge of key accounting concepts and fundamental knowledge of AU taxation.
- Strong process improvement / transformational exposure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships of credibility and influence.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise key tasks/manage time effectively.
- Flexible, resilient and able to adapt quickly and positively to changes.
- Must have no visa restrictions (can work past 6 months)
Please click 'Apply' to submit your resume online or call Claire Breen on 0403 257 *** for a confidential discussion.