Financial Accounting Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Financial Accountant to fill this dynamic role. This position offers a unique blend of office-based responsibilities and regular on-site engagement with our farm operations within day-travel distance of Perth.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys applying financial acumen in a real-world, operational setting. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining integrity across financial systems, and delivering meaningful insights to drive decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
* Maintain general ledger accuracy through journal entry review and approvals
* Reconcile balance sheet accounts and stock movements across sites
* Ensure inventory and budgetary adjustments are reflected appropriately
* Review and correct GL allocations; assess provision and accrual needs
* Maintain and update the fixed asset register; run monthly depreciation
* Conduct on-site verification of stock counts with farm-based teams
* Draft dashboard reporting and assist with cash flow analysis for Treasury
* Support BAS, ATO returns, and assist with external audits
* Investigate outstanding purchase orders and system discrepancies
* Cross-check and release creditors' payments
* Manage and evaluate foreign currency transactions and balance
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (mandatory)
* CA or CPA qualified, or currently enrolled and progressing toward certification (preferred)
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a financial accounting or similar role
* Valid Australian driver's license
* Willingness to travel to farm sites within WA (day travel)
Functional / Technical Skills:
* Proven experience in preparing financial statements, managing general ledger and reconciliations, working with fixed assets and inventory systems, supporting audits and tax compliance, and exposure to agribusiness or multi-site operational environments
* Systems Proficiency: Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups), Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar preferred), Proficiency in using Netsuite or similar ERP systems
* Computer literacy: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Benefits:
Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits