Financial Management Accountant

Financial / Management Accountant

About the Role

based in Sydney.

This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, analysis, and insights to support strategic decision-making across the organisation. You will oversee month-end closing, general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, assist with audits and budgets, and provide actionable recommendations to optimise financial performance and resource allocation.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure across trading, retail, and hospitality operations, and to play an active role in a major system migration project.

Key Responsibilities

• 75% - Overseeing the tasks of the Assistant Accountant, with end-to-end responsibility for month-end close, including general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, supporting the audit process, budget follow-up and being involved in system improvements
• 25% - Conducting variance analysis on the P&L, primarily focused on trading performance and developing strong relationships with stakeholders

Additional responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial accounts, management reports, and balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner
• Assist with supplier and other creditor payments in accordance with company policies
• Maintain crate purchase, destruction, evaluation, and stock reconciliation records
• Maintain cash at bank balances and review bank reconciliations
• Redesign and implement a revised chart of accounts to reflect operational and reporting needs
• Review and restructure existing financial reports for clarity and alignment with organisational goals
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and the company's annual budgets
• Liaise with external accountants to prepare Income Tax and Fringe Benefits Tax returns
• · Manage seafood trading income and expenditure, including daily postings, reconciliations, and detailed analysis

Key Attributes

• CA/CPA qualified
• Comfortable working across multiple systems, with experience in variance analysis and ad hoc reporting
• Excellent communicator with the ability to partner with different stakeholders

Benefits of this Position

• Full ownership of the role and active participation in a major system migration
• Very friendly, warm, and dynamic team environment with confident and

Skills & Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional accounting certification (CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Proven accounting experience with strong focus on financial reporting and systems improvement
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems
• Knowledge of Australian accounting principles, legislation, and tax requirements

Reference Number: 06800-0013394541

This is an on-site position.

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