Full-time Permanent Experienced
Posted 25 Sep ****
Description
Northfleet is the largest fleet provider in the Pilbara, with 20+ years in the region and multiple WA depots.
As the finance team grows, this role will be the technical backbone of our financial systems, ensuring our ERP platform supports accurate, timely and well-controlled reporting across the group.
Role Purpose
The
Systems Accountant
is responsible for the integrity, configuration and continuous improvement of Northfleet's finance systems, primarily Northfleet's Odoo ERP system, This position will act as a key link between business stakeholders (operational and finance teams), IT and external vendors to deliver optimised systems solutions.
This role combines hands-on accounting knowledge with system administration skills – analysing and troubleshooting issues, building reports, maintaining controls, and driving automation so the broader Finance team can close the books faster and analyse the business with confidence.
This is as hands on, solutions focused role requiring a collaborative working style.
Key Responsibilities:
Systems Administration & Configuration
Administer and configure Odoo ERP across finance modules (GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, inventory/stock, and any integrated modules such as fleet/asset maintenance or payroll interfaces)
Manage user access, roles and permissions in line with segregation-of-duties and internal control requirements
Own the chart of accounts structure, master data (customers, suppliers, items, cost centres) and data governance across the system
Act as contact for Odoo issues raised by finance and operational users that cannot be resolved by IT Help Desk: liaise with the Odoo partner/vendor or internal IT for escalations and upgrades
User Acceptance & Competence




Work with operational and functional stakeholders to ensure comprehensive understanding of the Odoo ERP system, including the importance of accurate use of the system and how the system will benefit them in their roles, optimising user buy in.
Effective change management
Identify and train Odoo super users
Manage user access, roles and permissions in line with segregation-of-duties and internal control requirements
Own the chart of accounts structure, master data (customers, suppliers, items, cost centres) and data governance across all systems
Reporting & Process Improvement
Build and maintain automated reports, dashboards and reconciliation processes within Odoo to reduce manual work in month-end close
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows (AP/AR processing, bank feeds, intercompany transactions, multi-depot consolidation) and implement system-driven solutions
Support integration between Odoo and other business systems (e.g. payroll, fleet management, banking) including data mapping and reconciliation
Month-End & Financial Support
Support the Financial Controller and management accounting team during month-end and year-end close, particularly where system-driven journals, allocations or reconciliations are involved
Investigate and resolve system-related discrepancies in financial data (GL reconciliations, subledger-to-GL variances, stock/inventory postings)




Assist with statutory reporting and audit requests by ensuring data extracted from the system is accurate, complete and well-documented
Projects & Continuous Improvement
Lead and drive systems improvements
Engage with stakeholders to gain their feedback on potential systems improvements
Lead or support system upgrade projects, module rollouts, and current depot/entity onboarding within Odoo
Document system processes, controls and configuration decisions for training and audit purposes
Train finance and operational staff on system functionality and best-practice use
About You:
CA/CPA qualified (or working towards), with a tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce or a related field
Demonstrated hands-on experience administering and configuring Odoo ERP in a finance context (essential)
Solid understanding of core accounting processes – GL, AP/AR, reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory – and how they translate into system configuration
Strong Excel skills; SQL or reporting-tool experience highly regarded
Experience in a multi-entity or multi-site environment is advantageous; exposure to transport, logistics, hire or asset-heavy industries is a plus
Excellent problem-solving skills and comfort acting as a translator between "finance" and "systems" for non-technical stakeholders
Strong communication skills with the ability to train and support users across the business, including operational and finance teams
Exceptional change management and stakeholder engagement skills
What We Offer:
Osborne Park based role with a stable, established WA business
Opportunity to shape and own the finance systems roadmap as the business grows
Supportive finance team reporting to an engaged Financial Controller and CFO
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