Senior Financial Accountant | Global FMCG | $130-140k + super

About the Company

We are partnering with a rapidly growing, globally recognised FMCG business that operates across multiple international markets including Australia, Europe and North America. The organisation is known for its innovative product portfolio of consumer goods, and has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, accessible products to consumers worldwide.

With significant recent growth and continued expansion plans, the business offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where finance plays a critical role in driving commercial performance and strategic decision-making.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Accountant to join a high-performing finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring strong financial governance across the business.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operating in a collaborative, global environment, and is looking to step into a position that combines technical accounting, process improvement, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End

• Lead the delivery of the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to tight reporting deadlines
• Prepare and review financial results, ensuring integrity and completeness of reporting
• Deliver timely monthly reporting packs and support business performance
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Balance Sheet & Reconciliations

• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are accurate and fully substantiated
• Investigate and resolve variances or discrepancies in a timely manner

Audit & Compliance

• Manage audit requirements and ensure all requests are delivered within agreed timelines
• Support a clean and efficient audit process
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of financial policies, controls, and procedures

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture
• Partner with internal stakeholders across finance and operations to provide insights and guidance
• Build strong working relationships across global teams

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, systems and reporting efficiency
• Contribute to finance transformation and best practice initiatives

About You

You are a technically strong accountant with a proactive mindset and a genuine interest in developing both yourself and those around you.

Key requirements include:

• CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent)
• Minimum 7+ years' experience in accounting or finance roles
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical capability
• Proven experience managing or contributing to month-end and reporting cycles
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and partner with stakeholders
• Experience in FMCG, retail or a complex, fast-paced environment is highly regarded

Highly desirable:

• Big 4 or mid-tier audit background
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Business Central or similar

Why Join?

• Be part of a high-growth global business with strong career progression opportunities
• Exposure to international operations and senior stakeholders
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to influence processes and drive improvements
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Apply Now

If you're a driven Senior Financial Accountant looking to step into a role with real impact and global exposure, we'd love to hear from you.

Reference Number: 06810-0013417080LH

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