Accounting & Compliance Manager

Trouw Nutrition; Cambridge; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global nutrition firm based in Tasmania is seeking an Accounting & Compliance Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will manage treasury activities, reporting processes, and lead the finance team while contributing to the organization's strategic goals. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required along with strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing accounting functions, including treasury and reporting.
• Strong understanding of statutory requirements and compliance.
• Ability to analyze financial data for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations.
• Oversee financial reporting and compliance.
• Deliver financial analyses to support management decisions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Forecasting

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

The Accounting & Compliance Manager is accountable for managing an effective and efficient operation of the day‑to‑day accounting function in accordance with Nutreco’s accounting policies and procedures. This position oversees the treasury, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, whilst being responsible for statutory reporting, tax and audit compliance and management of the business risk framework. This position leads balance sheet management and forecasting including that of inventories and property, plant and equipment, along with supporting corporate and local finance projects, and provides leadership to the finance team.

The Accounting & Compliance Manager is responsible for the statutory financial statements, internal controls, systems and contributes to management reporting along with supporting decision making from a financial perspective, analysing a wide variety of business processes from various perspectives, such as costs, revenues, profitability etc. and assists in preparing proposals regarding CAPEX projects to ensure best value investments are made.

Job Description:

Accounting & Reporting

Oversees accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger maintenance, ensuring accurate account reconciliations and timely financial reporting along with business support and administration.

Planning, Control & Treasury

Supports the business through budgeting, forecasting, and liquidity planning, including preparation of multi-year plans and monthly reports. Manages treasury activities to ensure optimal cash flow and financial stability.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

Ensures adherence to corporate policies, accounting standards, and statutory requirements, implementing new procedures as needed. Maintains robust internal controls, prepares for audits, and ensures compliance is upheld across the finance and administration functions. Manages the business risk framework and oversees the insurance portfolio.

Strategic Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Delivers financial analyses to support management decisions, investment proposals, and ad hoc business needs. Leads projects to improve controls, reporting systems, and efficiency, contributing to long-term strategic goals.

Leadership & People Management and Development

Provides operational leadership to the finance team, including coaching, task allocation, and performance reviews. Drives professional development through mentoring, training, and succession planning while offering backup support across the team.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

Implements and ensures compliance with Nutreco Health, Safety, Environment and Quality procedures and policies.

Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.