The RoleFisher & Paykel is an iconic brand, a global company with a strong local heritage. Our origins inspire our culture of curiosity and passion to develop solutions designed around people - these are some of the core elements that make us unique.We are driven by our values of being trusted, sustainably minded, innovative, generous and curious. As a team we take a collaborative approach and have a working environment where all ideas are heard, evaluated, and tested against our leading goal - to be the world's most human-centred appliance brand.Based in Macquarie Park (Sydney), as part of a local finance team and wider global team, working across many business units, and product lines, connected through our shared purpose and values. Wherever we operate, our people are empowered to drive action, solve problems, and take ownership. We strive to cultivate a learning culture that nurtures talent and diversity and puts people first.The RoleThis role needs someone with an investigative mind, will work closely with systems accountants and business partners to be responsible for and drive continuous improvement and efficiency in system-based reconciliations and process including all reconciliations for Agency sales. This will involve investigating the root cause of outstanding transactions and resolving to clear outstanding items.The Financial Accountant is primarily responsible for supporting key internal business partners with insights and reporting to help drive performance and work towards their leading goals.Your span of control includes:Completing reconciliations of various accounting areas including but not limited to Agency sales, commission and bankResponsible for investigating and clear daily variances and complete post to ledgersResponsible for the accuracy and integrity of the accounting for fixed overhead including:- Preparation of accrual and monthly GL reconciliations- Providing cost insight and partnering with the business to control cost as per budget and forecast.Adherence with Group financial accounting policies and procedures and suggestions to improve efficiency / reduce costs (i.e., lean) and take ownership of documentation of standardised procedures, liaising with other country finance, Corporate and Global Finance teamsLiaising with the commercial team and management to interpret the results and support the Financial Controller with business unit monthly reviewsSupport the accuracy and integrity of financial processes and reporting of financial statementsTrain team members on key accounting processes and assisting in ad hoc projects.That’s the role, so who are you?As a critical member of the team, you will need to be CA/CPA qualified with minimum 5 years’ financial accounting experience, ideally started in accounting firm, and has experience in inventory and distribution /retail environment. You’ll be someone confident in your abilities around your financial understanding, analytical skills, and core accounting standards.On a technical side, advanced Microsoft Excel is a must, solid experience to JDE or other ERP systems will be highly advantageous.What we offerAt Fisher & Paykel you will have opportunities for growth and exposure to a variety of things within a global organisation.You'll be part of a team-based culture that offers great development opportunities, a challenging and supportive work environment, leading technology, work/life balance, competitive remuneration and superannuation scheme.Apply now providing your CV and a cover letter.Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
