General Accountant

Munro Footwear Group; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 80 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work arrangement

Resumo da oferta

Munro Footwear Group is seeking a General Accountant to join the Finance team in Melbourne. You will deliver accurate financial reporting, manage month-end close, and maintain robust accounting practices across the business.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will collaborate with stakeholders, prepare financial statements, and support internal control improvements while ensuring compliance with Australian standards.

Qualificações

• 3-5 years of accounting experience required.
• Tertiary accounting qualification with CA/CPA desired.
• Strong understanding of Australian accounting standards and statutory reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Manage accurate month-end close processes and GL reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and ensure timely reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and mitigate financial risks.
• Coordinate year-end processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Analyse variances vs budget and prior year with commentary.
• Support cross-functional projects impacting finance processes.
• Collaborate with Finance team to improve reporting tooling and procedures.

Conhecimentos

Month-end close

General ledger

Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Formação académica

Accounting degree or equivalent

CA/CPA qualification

Ferramentas

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

At Munro Footwear Group (MFG), we're looking for a General Accountant to join our Finance team and play an important role in delivering accurate financial reporting and maintaining strong accounting practices across the business.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role will see you working closely with business stakeholders to prepare financial statements, maintain accurate records and ensure our financial reporting and accounting processes meet relevant compliance requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic accountant professional who values accuracy, takes ownership of financial reporting and enjoys improving internal procedures and reporting processes!

Please note: This is a Full-time hybrid role, working 4 days in the office (including Mondays & Fridays), 1 day from home. The salary range is $80,000 - $90,000 plus superannuation.

The role

• Ensure an accurate and timely month-end close through processing of month-end entries in the General Ledger.
• Monthly reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls within the financial accounting function, including identifying and mitigating financial risks, applying best practices and ensuring compliance with internal policy and procedures
• Preparing year-end calculations as part of statutory requirements, including liaising with external auditors and attending to relevant audit requests
• Reviewing and analysing month-end close and other financial reporting and providing commentary on significant movements versus budget and prior year results
• Involvement and support with business transformation projects as Finance Representative, to provide input on financial impact of new business processes implemented.
• Contribute to improvements in accounting systems, procedures and reporting processes
• Work collaboratively across the wider Finance team to continually improve service delivery

About You

• 3-5 years' relevant accounting experience
• Tertiary qualification in accounting and CA or CPA qualification
• Strong financial accounting experience, including month-end close, general ledger reconciliations and financial statements
• Good working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and statutory reporting requirements
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience within retail, FMCG or another multi-site environment will be highly regarded

About Us

With more than 250+ stores and 2200+ employees nationally, we are Australia's leading retailer and wholesaler of fashion and comfort footwear, owning and operating some of Australia's most iconic brands, including Bobux, The Trybe, Midas, mollini, Mathers, Williams, diana ferrari, and Australia's largest online footwear retailer, Styletread!

This is a great opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys building reliable financial foundations, working with stakeholders across a business and improving accounting processes.