Assistant Accountant (12 month contract)

Ferrero; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero Australia seeks an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team on a 12‑month fixed term contract. You’ll support core financial processes across R2R, P2P, and O2C, contributing to accurate reporting and compliance.

The role requires a solid accounting foundation, SAP proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders and assist with monthly reporting and audits.

Qualifications

• A strong foundation in accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of SAP (essential).
• High attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Experience liaising with external auditors (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly reports and annual financial statements.
• Support journal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits.
• Assist with regular submissions (e.g. tax and statistical reporting) to government authorities.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records.
• Support vendor onboarding and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Assist with SAP reconciliations.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing issues.
• Support credit checks and customer master data maintenance.
• Perform monthly purchase cut-off testing to ensure timely SAP updates.
• Conduct monthly three-way checks (purchase orders, proof of goods/services received, and invoices).
• Support annual contract repository checks in line with contract policy.
• Undertake additional tasks as required to support the Finance team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team on a 12‑month fixed term contract. In this role, you’ll support key finance processes across Record to Report (R2R), Procure to Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (O2C), and process compliance activities.

About the Role

We’re looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team on a 12‑month fixed term contract. In this role, you’ll support key finance processes across Record to Report (R2R), Procure to Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (O2C), and process compliance activities.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong accounting foundation who enjoys working with detail, collaborating with stakeholders, and contributing to accurate financial reporting.

Main Responsibilities

Record to Report (R2R)

• Assist with the preparation of monthly reports and annual financial statements
• Support journal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits
• Assist with regular submissions (e.g. tax and statistical reporting) to government authorities

Procure to Pay (P2P)

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records
• Support vendor onboarding and ensure compliance with procurement policies

Order to Cash (O2C)

• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments
• Assist with SAP reconciliations
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing issues
• Support credit checks and customer master data maintenance

Process Compliance

• Perform monthly purchase cut‑off testing to ensure timely SAP updates
• Conduct monthly three-way checks (purchase orders, proof of goods/services received, and invoices)
• Support annual contract repository checks in line with contract policy

Other Responsibilities

• Undertake additional tasks as required to support the Finance team

About You

• A strong foundation in accounting principles
• Working knowledge of SAP (essential)
• High attention to detail with strong analytical skills
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Experience liaising with external auditors (desirable)

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About Ferrero

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

Find out more here.