Job Description

Join One of Australia's Fastest Growing Sustainable FMCG Businesses

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At International Consolidated Business Group (ICBG), we're passionate about creating everyday household products that make a difference. As a proudly Australian-owned FMCG business, we manufacture and distribute trusted brands including Hercules®, Multix®, I Was a Milk Bottle®, Earth Rescue® and Hygiene Plus®, supplying major retailers across Australia and international markets.

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With continued growth, new product innovation and strategic acquisitions, we're looking for a motivated Graduate / Junior Cost Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for a recent accounting or finance graduate who is eager to build broad practical accounting experience while using AI, data analytics and modern reporting tools to support better business decisions.

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The Opportunity

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Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you'll gain hands-on exposure across product costing, inventory, month-end reporting, reconciliations, financial analysis and business partnering.

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Working closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales and Operations, you'll learn how finance supports commercial decisions across pricing, sourcing, inventory management, margin improvement and business performance.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a fresh graduate or early-career accountant who enjoys working with numbers, exploring AI-enabled tools, improving processes and turning data into practical insights.

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What You'll Learn and Contribute To

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- Support product costing and standard cost maintenance across our diverse product range.
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- Assist with analysing procurement, freight, inventory and operational costs to identify margin improvement opportunities.
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- Prepare gross margin, cost variance and profitability reports using Excel, Power BI and AI-assisted analysis where appropriate.
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- Help investigate monthly cost movements against standard, budget and actual costs.
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- Maintain accurate product, inventory and costing data within the ERP system.
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- Assist with inventory valuation, stock adjustments, cycle counts and stocktake reconciliations.
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- Support month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting tasks.
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- Partner with Sales and Product Development on pricing support, new product costings and promotional analysis.
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- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
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- Explore practical uses of AI, automation and reporting tools to improve finance processes and reduce manual work.
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- Support audit requirements, documentation and continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance team.
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About You

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You'll be a recent graduate or early-career finance professional who is curious, analytical and keen to understand how a growing FMCG business operates from supplier through to customer.

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You'll also bring:

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- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Commerce or a related discipline.
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- Fresh graduate or early-career candidate with internship, placement, part-time, project or entry-level accounting experience.
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- Interest in building all-round accounting capability across cost accounting, management accounting, inventory, reconciliations, reporting and financial analysis.
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- Practical experience or strong interest in using AI tools to improve analysis, reporting, automation or problem-solving.
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- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with data.
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- Exposure to Power BI, data visualisation, automation tools or similar reporting platforms will be valued.
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
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- Willingness to learn ERP systems and business processes in a hands‐on setting.
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- Good communication skills and the ability to work with people across Finance, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations.
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- A proactive mindset with curiosity, accountability and a passion for continuous improvement.
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Why Join ICBG?

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At ICBG you'll be joining a growing business where your work genuinely influences commercial decisions.

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We offer:

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- Competitive salary package with annual performance incentives.
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- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
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- Mentoring and hands‐on training across multiple areas of accounting and commercial finance.
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- Free annual public transport.
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- Modern office located near Melbourne's CBD with excellent public transport access.
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- Career development opportunities within a growing Australian‐owned business.
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- Exposure to well‐known consumer brands sold throughout Australia and internationally.
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- A collaborative, supportive and high‐performing finance team.
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- The opportunity to contribute to a company committed to sustainability and innovation.
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Additional Information

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As part of our recruitment process, the successful applicant will be required to complete a National Police Check.

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Applicants must currently reside in Victoria and possess unrestricted Australian working rights.

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ICBG – Creating smarter household products for a more sustainable future.

📌 Graduate / Junior Cost Accountant (Victoria)
🏢 ICB Group
📍 Victoria