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Provide Accounting expertise across the Group, drive process improvements and support transformation initiatives
Inclusive culture with a focus on creating genuine career opportunities I Sydney based with hybridworkingfrom home available
Opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia
We are Woolworths Group
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
About the Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Group Accountant based in Sydney to join our Woolworths Group External Reporting team. You will play a key role in ensuring that internal and external reporting is accurate, timely, and in compliance with accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
What you’ll do
Assist in the preparation of the Group’s half-year financial report and annual report, Appendix 4D/4E, sales and profit announcements, and analyst presentations
Assist in the preparation of the Groups key performance metrics including working capital and capital expenditure
Assist in the preparation of reports, papers and analysis for the CFO, Board, and Audit Committee
Partner with business unit finance teams to ensure ongoing compliance with accounting and finance and disclosure related matters
Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and assist with the implementation of transformation initiatives within the External Reporting team and across the wider Group
Partner with various finance shared services teams in Adelaide to deliver process improvements and timely insights during reporting cycles
Accounting and review of portfolio of equity and fair value accounted investments
Review of subsidiary accounts and Group accounting policies
Liaise with external auditors in respect of financial audits and other audits of group results and reporting
What you’ll bring
A minimum of 4-6 years experience
Previous experience in a Big 4 accounting firm and/or large ASX listed business/retail company (FMCG) is highly desirable
Exposure to technical accounting skills, including familiarity with Australian Accounting Standards and ability to interpret accounting and reporting requirements
Able to communicate complex financial information to a broad audience
Strong stakeholder management, project management, and partnering capability
Experience in supporting financial systems and advanced excel skills (BPC and SAP an advantage)
What you’ll experience
A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families.
A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.
Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary. Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc.
Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group
We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’
Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
E veryone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
See how we’re creating better experiences together, for a better tomorrow
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