Inventory Accountant

Cummins; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Annual remuneration review

Bonus program

Employee discount program

Onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cummins Asia Pacific Finance is seeking a finance professional to support inventory accounting, reporting and analysis across the region. You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and Pricing to inform business decisions while gaining exposure to a global organisation.

This 12-month fixed-term contract involves contributing to process improvements, reporting enhancements and the SAP transformation program, with a Monday–Friday hybrid work environment including onsite parking

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA/CA or equivalent.
• Experience in financial accounting, reporting and analysis, ideally inventory/manufacturing costing.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including controls and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to explain variances to Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.
• Experience with process improvement or transformation; SQL, SAP, Oracle or Power BI exposure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory accounting, including reconciliations, journals, schedules and financial reporting.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities.
• Analyse inventory costs, variances and trends, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Pricing to provide financial insights and support business performance.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls and financial requirements.
• Support audits and respond to inventory-related inquiries.
• Identify and implement improvements to processes, controls and reporting.
• Contribute to the transition to SAP and broader Finance transformation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA preferred

Tools

SQL

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Join Cummins’ Asia Pacific Finance team and play a key role in supporting inventory accounting, reporting and analysis across the region.

Working closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and Pricing teams, you’ll provide insights that help drive better business decisions while gaining exposure to a global organisation.

This is also an exciting time to join Cummins, with Finance undergoing a major transformation as we transition to a global SAP platform. Alongside your core accounting responsibilities, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, reporting enhancements and the SAP transformation program.

This is a 12-month Fixed Term contract – ideally starting in November.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Manage inventory accounting, including reconciliations, journals, schedules and financial reporting
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities
• Analyse inventory costs, variances and trends, identifying risks and opportunities
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Pricing to provide financial insights and support business performance
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls and financial requirements
• Support audits and respond to inventory-related enquiries
• Identify and implement improvements to processes, controls and reporting
• Contribute to the transition to SAP and broader Finance transformation initiatives

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, with CPA, CA or equivalent
• Experience in financial accounting, reporting and analysis, ideally in inventory, manufacturing or costing
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including controls and compliance
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to investigate variances and communicate insights to both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders
• Experience with process improvement or transformation, with SQL, SAP, Oracle or Power BI exposure advantageous

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary, Monday to Friday Hybrid work environment
• Annual remuneration review
• Participation in an annual variable compensation (bonus) program
• Cummins Employee Discount program – Includes discounts withselect private health insurance, PC software/hardware and a range of vehicles
• Onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program available to employees

Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems.

We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.

Cummins is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, without regard to race, sex, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or other status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters.