Financial Accountant

About the Role:

Dairy Australia have an opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team based at Southbank. Working as part of a team of 5, we offer a dynamic team environment to further consolidate and build on your financial accounting experience. Supporting the Senior Finance Business Partner and working closely with our regionally based teams, you will produce accurate and timely accounts and ensure that the reporting and analysis of financial information supports their needs.

The role will focus on the following ;

• Responsible for management of Dairy Australia’s monthly accounts for our Regional Development Programs; including but not limited to P&L analysis, preparation of accruals and prepayments and completion of balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of monthly Board reports; reviewing actual vs budget results, analysis/preparation of supplementary reports, and detailed overhead/project cost reviews
• Assist with preparation of annual financial statements
• Support the Senior Finance Business Partner to conduct relevant annual budget and periodic forecasting activities
• Support with ad-hoc budgeting and forecasting tasks as required
• Support with any work relating to implementing internal or external audit requirements
• Review company tax activities, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements
• Project work that aligns to your strengths and interests

Our ideal candidate

There is plenty of variety in this role to utilise your technical accounting knowledge but equally you will have a role in building out an understanding of why and how the finance team supports the business to achieve their strategic goals, so your strong communication and business partnering skills will be valued.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following:

• Currently working towards Professional accounting qualification (CPA or CA) or looking to commence studies shortly
• 2-3 years+ accounting experience in complex environments
• Sound technical knowledge of commercial accounting principles and Australian Accounting Standards
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills a particular advantage
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central / other similar ERPs an advantage
• High level of attention to detail, but also able to step back and see the bigger picture
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with our teams based regionally.

About Dairy Australia:

Dairy Australia’s role is to provide services that benefit and advance dairy farm businesses and the industry. These services deliver value by enhancing farm business management, supporting farm employment needs, driving herd and feed innovation, managing climate and environment, promoting Australian dairy and commitment to sustainability, supporting policy development, growing international markets and responding to critical issues and events such as floods and bushfires.

Our Vision and Values:

Our vision is simple, to be leaders in shaping a profitable and sustainable dairy industry. Our passionate and talented people share this vision and make an impact each day through their commitment to our values of:

• Farmer First - Farmer needs guide our purpose
• One Team - We work together to achieve great things
• Innovative Thinking - We embrace new ideas and learning as we go
• Decisive Action - We make informed decisions and move quickly to implement

About your work life with us

We aim to provide benefits that promote the overall wellbeing of our employees. In joining our team, you will be rewarded with:

• Flexible working environment - a blended working environment (at our office in Southbank with our team, or from home)
• Being a key member in our small supportive and high performing team of experts in their field
• A caring and innovative culture -we are open to each other’s ideas, we love to be innovative, we have integrity and are driven to find the best solutions for our employees and stakeholders
• Salary packaging

Next steps:

We believe in equality. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

If your motivations and skills set aligns to what you’ve read, please “Apply Now”

Please note as part of the recruitment process of Dairy Australia, you may be required to undergo a National Police Check and provide evidence of your Right to Work in Australia.