Accountant, Project & Fixed Assets

Woolworths Group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Australian retailer is seeking a finance professional to manage Assets Under Construction (AUC) and oversee project expenditures. This pivotal role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to provide strategic financial insights, and the proficiency to perform User Acceptance Testing. With opportunities for growth in a dynamic workspace, candidates will play a key role in enhancing financial accuracy and supporting continuous process improvement across the finance team. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Proficient in performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Experience supporting monthly and year-end reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of Assets Under Construction (AUC).
• Investigate project expenditures and provide strategic insights.
• Support continuous process improvements in financial reporting.
• Support process improvements for reporting standards.

Job description

• Adelaide based with hybrid work arrangements
• True business partnering role for a commercially astute and forward thinking individual

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Welcome to the Finance Team

As one of the largest Finance functions in Corporate Australia we provide opportunities across Corporate Finance, Shared Services, Commercial Finance, Capital Management, Financial Control, Operations Finance, Project Finance, M&A and Strategy and Planning.

We operate in a fast paced, nimble environment with professionals who work collaboratively to achieve market leading outcomes. Our point of difference is that we are part of Australia’s largest retailer allowing us to provide unparalleled career opportunities. The Woolworths Group Finance team is positioned to support change and continuous improvement across the business whilst continually focusing on providing excellent customer experiences to key stakeholders.

The Opportunity

The primary responsibility of this role is the oversight and management of Assets Under Construction (AUC), where you will investigate project expenditures and provide strategic insights into the capitalization of projects and optimize capitalization processes. You will be responsible for monitoring selected business areas, performing meticulous balance sheet reconciliations, and managing queries from various Business Units to ensure financial accuracy. Beyond core accounting duties, you will play a key role in operational integrity by performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT), closing monthly results for Business Units, and preparing critical Financial Statement Analysis notes for Half-Year and Full-Year reporting. As a proactive member of the finance function, you will also support the wider team in driving continuous process improvements to elevate overall performance and reporting standards.

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