South‑Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne | Global Manufacturing Organisation An exciting opportunity has become available for a Financial Accountant to join a well-established and globally recognised manufacturer of polymer stabilisers and specialty chemicals.

This organisation operates at the forefront of its industry, supplying high-quality products across international markets. Locally, the business offers a stable yet dynamic manufacturing setting, backed by strong global support and continued growth.

Reporting directly to the Financial and Administration Manager, this role will suit a technically strong accountant looking to broaden their exposure in a commercially focused, fast-paced setting.

The Role

You will take ownership of core financial reporting while supporting broader commercial and operational finance activities across the business.

Key responsibilities include

- Preparation of monthly financial reports including balance sheet, P&L;, and cash flow

- Leading month-end and year-end close processes, including journals and reconciliations

- Supporting group consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, and statutory reporting

- Assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements and audit requirements

- Managing compliance with IFRS, internal policies, and delegation of authority

- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and delivering insightful variance analysis

- Monitoring working capital, including inventory, receivables, and payables

- Contributing to cost accounting, product costing, and margin analysis

- Supporting treasury activities including funding and interest exposure monitoring





- Managing tax compliance across GST, payroll tax, income tax, and superannuation

- Overseeing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance with legislative requirements, and timely processing

- Overseeing general ledger integrity, fixed assets, leases, and inventory controls

- Partnering with cross-functional teams across operations, production, sales, and senior leadership

- Cash management, credit control and cash disbursements

- Supporting internal and external audit requirements

- Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and reporting

About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong technical capability combined with a proactive and commercially aware mindset.

- CA/CPA qualified (or near completion)

- 3–5 years' experience in a Financial Accounting role

- Background in manufacturing, logistics, or a similar industry (highly regarded)

- Advanced Excel skills and exposure to ERP systems

- Experience overseeing or supporting payroll processes (desirable)

- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders

- Candidates must have valid Australian work rights or appropriate work visa to be considered for this position.

What's on Offer

- Opportunity to join a globally backed, industry-leading organisation

- Broad role with exposure to both technical and commercial finance

- Supportive team environment with a strong culture of collaboration

- Long-term career development and progression opportunities

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