Job Description
We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Financial Accounting team in Macquarie Park.
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This is a hands-on role with ownership across month-end, statutory reporting, treasury accounting and audit, while also playing an key role in improving financial processes and controls across the business.
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You'll work closely with Financial Accounting, Shared Services, Commercial Finance, Group Finance and external auditors, giving you broad exposure across the business and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
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What you will do
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Own the treasury accounting process, including month-end close, reporting and audit activities.
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Deliver accurate and timely month-end, half-year and year-end financial reporting across consolidated and standalone accounts.
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Prepare statutory accounts and support the annual external audit process.
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Manage the lease register and related accounting processes.
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Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring strong financial controls and accuracy.
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Provide technical accounting guidance to business stakeholders.
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Support monthly consolidated Group results and financial reporting.
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Support due diligence and integration activity for acquisitions, disposals and business closures.
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Identify and deliver process improvement initiatives across financial reporting, systems and controls.
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Contribute to broader Finance projects and initiatives as required.
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What you will bring
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We're looking for a technically strong accountant who is proactive, curious and comfortable taking ownership.
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You will bring:
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Degree qualified in Commerce or Accounting and CA qualified.
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Previous experience within a Big 4 accounting firm.
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Strong technical accounting and financial reporting capability.
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Experience with treasury accounting, leases and financial close processes.
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SAP and BPC experience is advantageous.
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Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to see the bigger picture.
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Excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.
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A proactive, autonomous approach with strong time management and the ability to manage competing priorities.
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Experience working with offshore accounting teams is advantageous.
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A continuous improvement mindset and a genuine desire to find better ways of working.
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Who we are
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At Goodman Fielder, our purpose is to make everyday food better for everyone.
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We're proud owners of some of Australia's most loved food brands and operate across a diverse, fast-moving FMCG environment.
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We believe in We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple and We Get Stuff Done. We encourage our people to take ownership, stay curious, collaborate and look for opportunities to make a difference.
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What you'll gain
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End-to-end ownership of key financial accounting processes.
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Broad exposure across Group Finance, Commercial Finance and Shared Services.
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The opportunity to lead meaningful process improvement initiatives.
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A collaborative environment with experienced Finance professionals.
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Long-term career development opportunities within Goodman Fielder.
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📌 Financial Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Goodman Fielder
📍 Sydney