Senior Accountant (9 month Fixed Term Contract)

About Miele
 

What does it take for a family-run company to become world market leader in the premium domestic appliance segment? It takes more than offering average products, run-of-the-mill service or short-sighted actions. It also requires the aspiration to do it forever better and to be forever better. This stance accounts for a good working environment at Miele and the success of our products. Our colleagues can rest assured that those who live up to our standards of quality and professionalism grow personally and professionally. No matter if they are apprentices or managers.
 

Make our claim your challenge - whether in Gütersloh, Melbourne or Singapore! Become one of more than 23,000 Miele employees in 50 countries around the world who are committed to making our products even better every day - and help us to expand our innovation leadership.
 

About Your Workplace
 

Join Miele’s Finance team during an exciting period of transformation as we implement SAP S/4HANA. As a Senior Accountant (Contract), you will play a critical role in maintaining business continuity, supporting core accounting functions and contributing to system and process improvements. This is a hands-on, dynamic role suited to someone who thrives in change, enjoys problem-solving and values collaboration across a large organisation.
 

Your Responsibilities

• Financial reporting: support monthly and quarterly reporting, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow analysis
• Month-end close: perform reconciliations, accruals and prepayments to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Audit & compliance: assist with year-end statutory reporting, audit processes and tax compliance activities
• Inventory & fixed assets: support accounting, controls and reconciliations across inventory and fixed asset registers
• Systems & ERP support: contribute to SAP S/4HANA implementation activities, testing and system improvements
• Process improvement: identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, controls and reporting timelines
• Business partnering: collaborate with stakeholders across the business to provide insights and support decision-making

What We Are Looking For

Must-have:

• CA/CPA qualification with post-qualified experience in a similar role
• Strong understanding of Australian and New Zealand accounting and tax requirements
• Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with large ERP systems (SAP, S/4HANA, AS400 or similar)
• Exposure to system implementations or transformation projects
• Experience with inventory and fixed asset accounting
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability

Our Benefits

• Hybrid working that blends flexibility and connection: 2 WFH days, 2 flexible office days + Wednesday compnay connection day
• Quarterly Life Leave – one paid day each quarter to recharge
• Personal development and career opportunities
• Access a wide range of wellbeing programs, including annual flu vaccinations, employee assistance program and holistic support