Financial Accountant - Budgeting, Forecasting & Insights

Myplace; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SunRice is seeking a motivated Financial Accountant on a maternity leave contract up to Sept 2027, based in Sydney. You will ensure accurate financial reporting and support month-end processes.

Reporting to the General Accounting team, you will manage balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and continuous process improvements, while partnering with stakeholders across the business.

Formación

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Commerce or Finance.
• CPA or CA qualified, or working towards qualification.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role.
• Strong GL and month-end knowledge.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.
• SAP experience is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive attitude and problem-solving mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, and reclassifications.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Analyse financial results and provide variance commentary.
• Support external and internal audit requirements.
• Monitor and maintain fixed asset accounting and project-related records.
• Work closely with stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and finance transformation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Conocimientos

Advanced Excel

SAP experience

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Educación

Accounting degree

CPA/CA designation

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

At SunRice, with rice at our heart, we are proud to be an ASX-listed global food business with more than 2,300 employees. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our Finance team for a Maternity Leave Contract up to Sept 2027. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, supporting month‑end close activities, and partnering with stakeholders across the business.

The successful candidate will work closely with the General Accounting team and provide support across balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month‑end journals, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, and reclassifications.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes.
• Analyse financial results and provide variance commentary.
• Support external and internal audit requirements.
• Monitor and maintain fixed asset accounting and project‑related accounting records.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and finance transformation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.

About You

You will ideally have:

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Commerce or Finance.
• CPA or CA qualified, or working towards qualification.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month‑end processes.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.
• SAP experience is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to get involved and solve problems rather than simply identify them.

All applications and correspondence will be treated with the strictest confidence. SunRice is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. Employment decisions are made based on merit, skills, qualifications and the requirements of the role. We encourage suitably qualified candidates to apply and join us in building a successful and sustainable future for our people, customers and communities.