Financial Accountant (Maternity Leave Contract) Suydney

Sunrice; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SunRice is seeking a Financial Accountant for a maternity leave contract in Sydney, Australia. You will support month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting and internal controls within the Finance team.

Key requirements include a degree in Accounting/Commerce/Finance, CPA/CA qualification or progress toward, 3–5 years of relevant experience, SAP and advanced Excel skills, and strong stakeholder communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 records.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and finance transformation initiatives.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Commerce/Finance

CPA or CA qualification

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Career Opportunities: Financial Accountant (Maternity Leave Contract) Suydney (24390)

Requisition ID24390-Posted26/10/2026-Financial Reporting-Sydney-Australia-Term Full Time

At SunRice, with rice at our heart, we bring people together through inspiring and delicious food. From our roots in the Riverina more than 75 years ago, we've grown into a proudly Australian-owned, ASX-listed global food business with around 2,300 employees, a diverse portfolio of 45 brands and a presence in nearly 50 countries. Guided by our purpose and values, we're driven by a global mindset, a commitment to innovation and a genuine care for our people, communities, and environment. Join a business with strong heritage, exciting growth ambitions, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our Finance team for a Maternity Leave Contractup 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.

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.