Financial Accountant

Company description:

The Metcash story began from the humble origins of our first family-owned corner store in 1927. And for almost 100 years since then, we've been backing independents and strengthening the communities we operate in.

Today, Metcash (ASX: MTS) is Australia and New Zealand's leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in the food, liquor, hardware, and tools industries, with sales of over $18 billion in FY24. We provide our network with marketing, purchasing, warehousing, distribution and systems support

Job description:

Joining the Metcash Family

At Metcash, you're part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.

Being part of something bigger means you're part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you'll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.

About the Opportunity

Fantastic opportunity to join Metcash as a Financial Accountant based in Macquarie Park. The Financial Accountant will report to the Wholesale Finance Manager and will assist with the end to end accounting and reporting responsibilities for the Campbells and Convenience Business. The role will mainly focus on month end tasks including month end close, reconciliations, compliance and reporting.

In this Role

• End to end accounting reporting for Campbells & Convenience pillar
• Key accounting tasks for the Campbells & Convenience branches (provisions, accruals, freight, rebates, margin, service fees)
• Monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
• Weekly reporting of sales, margin, aged stock, shrinkage and other P&L items.
• Work closely with Finance Manager on half year and full year asset impairment review and debtors review of Campbells sheds
• Assist the Wholesale Accounting Manager with external auditors during half-year review and full-year audit.
• Improvement to existing processes including the streamlining of reporting in line with pillar requirements.
• Coordination and monitoring of off-shore resources
• Assist with budget and forecast

You're Likely a Match If

• At least 5 years financial experience
• CA/CPA qualified
• Prior experience in a retail or FMCG environment
• Financial modelling skills
• Strong technical knowledge of AASB accounting standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven working knowledge of MS D365, Power Bi and TM1

Life at Metcash

🌈 Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!

🌟 Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.

🌿 Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

🌐 An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

💼 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

🏆 Proudly awarded the "Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion".

⚖️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2023- 2024

🥇 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

💸 Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, "Our Local".

About Us

Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY24. We're also an ASX top 100 listed company.

We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.

We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Join us and become part of something bigger!