Our client is a leading Australian discount retail company with a strong presence across the country. They provide affordable everyday essentials to customers while maintaining a commitment to quality and value.
They are now looking to hire a Finance Officer to support banking operations, cash flow management, reconciliations, and month-end reporting processes.
Job Responsibilities:
Banking & Cash Flow
* Upload bank statements into SAP.
* Process bank clearing entries for reconciliations.
* Allocate Afterpay merchant fees accurately.
* Prepare weekly and daily cash flow reports.
* Process bank payments.
* Collaborate with internal departments to resolve reconciling items.
* Obtain short-term cash forecasts from relevant stakeholders.
* Organise credit card applications, store banking books, and store cash floats.
* Create and track debtor invoices.
* Support additional ad hoc banking tasks as required.
General Accounting
* Prepare month-end journals and accruals to support accurate monthly Board reporting.
* Identify inconsistencies within reporting tools and General Ledger balances.
* Liaise with IT to investigate discrepancies and improve reporting automation.
* Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations.
* Identify, investigate, and correct inconsistencies within accounts.
* Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
* Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a similar Australian Finance or Accountant role.
* Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
* Demonstrated experience in bank reconciliations and month-end processes.
* Experience in retail or multi-site environments is advantageous.
* Intermediate to Advanced SAP experience.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
* Experience using financial reporting tools.
* High attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
* Ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capability.
* Detail‐oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‐paced retail environment.
* Permanent work‐from‐home set‐up
* Dayshift (Australian business hours)
* Full‐time job
* HMO
* Annual leave
* Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 month's wage (pro‐rata)
#J-18808-Ljbffr