Job Description

Sanitarium is a progressive and dynamic business that is Australian owned and produces Australia's leading breakfast products – Up & Go, So Good, Alternative Dairy Co range and Australia's favourite breakfast Weet-Bix.

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We're now hiring an experienced Accountant to join our Finance team and support the delivery of accurate, compliant and insightful financial information across the business.

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About the Role

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Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, the Accountant plays a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, and supporting the effective operation of core finance processes.

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This is a hands‐on role requiring strong technical accounting capability, attention to detail and the ability to partner with stakeholders across the business.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Prepare and maintain accurate monthly cashflow forecasts
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- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for forecasting processes
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- Manage the National Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) process, including coordination of annual external audits
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- Coordinate and respond to external audit requests across the business
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- Prepare annual financial statements
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- Manage the closing and capitalisation of CAPEX projects
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- Complete and review assigned balance sheet reconciliations
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- Manage banking compliance, including covenant reporting and audit requirements
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- Act as a subject matter expert on accounting standards and compliance requirements
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- Ensure compliance and reporting for lease accounting (AASB16)
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- Administer and oversee pricing updates within SAP
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- Review and approve supplier credit applications
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- Support finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives
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- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business decision‐making
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About You

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You are a detail‐oriented and proactive accountant who thrives in a collaborative environment. You bring strong analytical capability, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards.

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You will bring:

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- Proven experience in an accounting role within a complex business environment
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- Strong understanding of accounting principles, compliance and financial reporting
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- Experience in cashflow forecasting, audit processes and financial statement preparation
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- Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills
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- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP desirable)
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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- High level of organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
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- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
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- A continuous improvement mindset and strong sense of accountability
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- Accounting or business degree (majoring in accounting)
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- CPA / CA qualification (or working towards)
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- Experience with SAP or similar large ERP systems
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All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the legal right to work in Australia.

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We are an organisation driven by our mission and values. If you share our passion for what we do, our products and can respect our principles then this is a great chance for you.

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Hear why our employee's love working at Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing, where people and purpose matter. https://www.sanitarium.com.au/about/join-our-team/working-at-sanitarium

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📌 Accountant (Central Coast Council)
🏢 Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing
📍 Central Coast Council