Senior Corporate Accountant - FMCG - Suited for Second Movers

About Our Client

My client is a globally recognized and overseas listed FMCG business currently holding significant market share within their industry. With M&A projects underway, the business is going through an exciting expansion phase and thus exists a newly created Senior Corporate Accountant role in the finance team.

• Prepare accurate and timely consolidated statutory financial reporting package, leveraging in-depth knowledge of accounting standards.
• Conduct financial trend analysis across financial statements to provide insights into financial performance. External Audit (Across both statutory financial groups)
• Lead the external audit process including establishing & maintaining clear cadence and on-site audit for General Ledger.
• Aggregate financial information and analysis to present to the auditors for both groups.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely completion of audit requests and related deliverables.
• Manage the accuracy of the general ledger including lease accounting & fixed asset in collaboration with the overseas shared services.
• Review monthly standard financial reports
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts for OPEX. Analyze and track variances between actual and budgeted/forecasted figures for OPEX.
• Lead or support various projects, including system integration, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and process simplification initiatives.
• Offer guidance, mentorship, and training opportunities to support the professional growth of the team (2 direct reports).

The Successful Applicant

The successful applicant should have:

• A degree in Accounting or Finance
• CA/CPA/ACCA Qualification a must
• 6-8 years' technical accounting experience with a strong focus on financial reporting, general ledger management, and preparing statutory financial reports in a medium to large organisation
• Ideally you would be trained in a Big 4 or Mid-tier chartered accounting firm
• Experience in a medium to large consumer product business
• SAP experience preferred but not a must
• Proven abilities managing a small team of junior Accountants
• You are passionate about technical accounting, proactive, and driven to progress

• Above market salary package plus bonus offered
• Clear progression path to Finance Manager / Financial Controller for the right candidate
• Learn from well-regarded industry leaders
• Newly renovated office centrally located and close to public transport
• Work from home flexibility offered

If you're a driven and passionate Senior Accountant looking to grow your career in a reputable consumer products company, please apply through this ad or send your resume to samanthatan@michaelpage.com.au to start a confidential discussion.