Inventory Accounting Manager - Hybrid Leader for Growth

Michael Page; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Leadership development opportunities

Senior leadership exposure

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an Inventory Accounting Manager based in Melbourne for a top Australian retailer. You will own inventory accounting, governance and reporting, lead two direct reports and partner with cross-functional teams including Retail, Supply Chain and Commercial Finance.

You will drive month-end closings, balance sheet governance, and support external audits, with a focus on sustainability reporting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA designation and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• At least six years’ experience in financial accounting at a management level.
• Strong inventory accounting experience in retail or inventory-intensive env.
• Experience leading external audit and financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, valuation and governance of inventory across the business.
• Oversee month-end inventory reporting, reconciliations and journals.
• Manage external audit activities including planning and issue resolution.
• Coach and develop two direct reports and drive process improvements.
• Partner with Retail, Distribution Centre, Supply Chain, Brands and Buying teams to improve policies and outcomes.
• Support finance transformation, ERP enhancements and climate-related reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Dynamics

NetSuite

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting an Inventory Accounting Manager based in Melbourne for a top Australian retailer. You will own inventory accounting, governance and reporting, lead two direct reports and partner with cross-functional teams including Retail, Supply Chain and Commercial Finance.

You will drive month-end closings, balance sheet governance, and support external audits, with a focus on sustainability reporting and process improvements.