Would you like a role that offers
* Opportunity to provide financial leadership for the Victorian region
* Exposure to transformational projects and technology implementations
* Consideration of hybrid working arrangement
About Our Company
With locations throughout Australia, Australian Turf is a world-class instant turf production and distribution company. We have evolved into one of Australia's largest and most successful turf production enterprises, renowned for our efficiency and technological advancements.
Our brand is synonymous with best-practice operations, exceptional product quality, reliability, outstanding customer service, and unparalleled after-sales care. With over two decades of industry leadership, Australian Turf continues to thrive, guided by our core principles.
Management take pride in the positive and team-based culture they have built, whilst also strongly encouraging work life balance and the continued professional growth of their people. This is an exciting time to join the business with the opportunity to help grow and build a business through implementing a number of key transformational projects and technology.
Role Overview:
As a Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency across our Victorian locations but also use your sound understanding on technology to lead Group's implementations. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will need to exhibit strong technical skills and a good understanding of compliance and organisational systems.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will be responsible for:
* Consolidation and Reporting: assist with the consolidation process, and managing the end-of-month financial reporting process including reconciliations and journal entries for the Victorian locations.
* Preparing timely analysis of results for the senior leadership and assist in the preparation of monthly board report.
* Assist with the compliance with statutory requirements, including leading audit and tax obligations (GST, FBT, and BAS).
* Cost Management and Accuracy: ensuring the accuracy and appropriateness of operating costs, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and forecasts.
* Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
* Driving improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiencies through platform, PowerBI or PowerQuery implementations, .
* Strategic Planning and Special Projects: assisting the CFO with strategic planning and special projects, working closely with senior management and key stakeholders.
* Business partnering with internal stakeholders to provide financial insights and guidance.
* Assist with any potential future M&A activity
* Develop and ensure compliance with the policies & procedures that support the Finance function
About You:
To excel in this role, you will have:
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role or Chartered first mover for either audit or business services experience.
* Completed or working towards a CPA or CA qualification (or equivalent).
* Strong knowledge of accounting standards and tax compliance.
* Advanced Excel skills and experience with building reports in Power BI/Power Query is desirable.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
* A proactive mindset with drive, determination, and a willingness to take initiative
What's On Offer
* Opportunity to lead key transformational projects and technology implementations.
* A competitive salary package is on offer, and annual bonus incentives.
* This organisation continues to grow and prosper, offering long term career development opportunities
* Thrive in a fun and inclusive workplace that fosters growth and development. As we continue to expand, you'll benefit from exciting opportunities both personally and professionally.