Financial Accountant

DBG Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Job summary

DBG Health in Melbourne is seeking a Financial Accountant to support pharmaceutical finance operations and monthly reporting. You will work with the Finance team to ensure accurate accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, GST compliance, and audit support.

Ideal candidates are CPA/CA qualified (or pursuing) with 3+ years in FMCG/pharma settings, strong Excel, ERP experience, and excellent stakeholder management. This role offers a collaborative, autonomous working environment in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• CPA or CA qualification (or pursuing).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field.
• Experience with FMCG/pharma or distribution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly financial results including journals and reports within deadlines.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Prepare GST compliance and assist with audits.
• Collaborate with AP/AR, Supply Chain and other stakeholders.
• Support process improvements and policy adherence.

Skills

Financial accounting

Excel advanced

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

CPA or CA qualification

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Join DBG Health as a Financial Accountant to support our Pharmaceutical finance operations in a collaborative team.

04th September, 2026

About DBG Health:
At DBG Health, we are Defined by Good. Guided by a simple but powerful purpose: to create a worldwherefeeling better is a right, not a privilege. Every day, millions of people rely on us for access to affordable, innovative health, wellness, and beauty solutions that make a genuine impact. Headquartered in Melbourne, we are a global-scale,privately owned organisation,powered by over 1,500 passionate professionals, united by a mission to help people feel better, live well, and thrive.

The Operations division brings together Information Technology, Supply Chain, Finance, the Project Management Office, and Scientific Affairs to support and enable all key divisions across the group. Operating at both strategic and operational levels, our operations team ensure seamless systems, robust governance, efficient supply chains, and scientific integrity, empowering DBG Health’s divisions to perform at their best and deliver exceptional outcomes for customers, partners, and patients alike.

About The Role
The Financial Accountant will work collaboratively with the Finance team to deliver our Finance plans and objectives. You will be responsible, along with other Finance team members, for preparing and reporting monthly financial results, maintaining and following policies and procedures, supporting compliance obligations, and contributing to a clean audit outcome.

This role supports accurate, timely financial reporting for DBG Health's subsidiary entities and plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity, driving process improvements, and partnering with stakeholders across the business.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate month-end results within agreed timeframes, including journal preparation, reporting, and financial accounting activities for local and international entities.
• Prepare and maintain key accounting processes, including inventory provisions, inventory revaluations, fixed assets, freight capitalisation, and foreign exchange revaluations.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve accounting issues to ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and support compliance activities, including GST reporting and audit requirements.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to resolve finance-related queries and reconciliations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, maintain finance policies and procedures, and provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as required.

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years' experience as a Financial Accountant, ideally within FMCG, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
• CPA or CA qualified (or working towards completion) with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including large data analysis, PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and financial reporting.
• Strong month-end accounting experience, including journals, reconciliations, accruals, financial reporting, and audit support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve complex accounting issues independently.
• Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools, coupled with excellent stakeholder management skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

• Exclusive employee discounts via the DBG Health Employee Shop, includingMCoBeauty, Esmi Skin Minerals, Nude by Nature,e.l.f. Cosmetics, Chemist's Own and more.
• Acacia EAP Wellbeing Support, providing confidential 24/7 counselling, mental health support, financial coaching, and managerassistance.
• Join a values-driven, supportive, and friendly culture within a dynamic, fast-growing business that actively promotes professional development and internal mobility.
• Enjoy the ability to work autonomously in an empowering environment that supports ownership,accountabilityand personal success.
• Access to the Bastas Academy for Health Leadership (via Melbourne Business School), supporting emerging and senior leaders with industry-leading programs, coaching, and development.
• DBG Health Leadership Academy, offering structured leadership development, mentoring, and clear career progression pathways.

DBG Health is committed to fostering a workplace culture that is safe and accessible for all. We are an equal- opportunity employer and encourage applications regardless of cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation,disabilityor neurodiversity. We strive to build a collaborative, inclusive workplace that is representative of the communities we work and live in.