Senior Financial Accountant - 2IC to Controller, Hybrid FMCG

Mildura Fruit Company; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Employee benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Manassen Foods is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team, delivering accurate financial reporting, governance and insights across the Manassen Group and Sunbeam Foods.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will act as the 2IC, drive month-end processes, strengthen controls and work with multiple brands in a dynamic FMCG environment. Hybrid working, employee benefits and wellbeing support are available.

Qualifications

• CPA or CA qualification.
• Degree in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline.
• At least five years’ experience in a similar post-qualified accounting role.
• Experience in a multi-divisional organisation.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups and complex formulas.
• Strong financial reporting and compliance experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end reporting and financial analysis activities.
• Prepare and distribute monthly reporting packs and management reports.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary on results and expenses.
• Ensure balance sheet integrity through reconciliation governance.
• Manage the Fixed Asset Register and capital expenditure reporting.
• Oversee GST, BAS and related compliance obligations.
• Support compliance requirements, including Payroll Tax, FBT, Workers Compensation, ABS reporting and treasury activities.
• Coordinate external audit requirements and statutory reporting.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen internal controls.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Support the Financial Controller during periods of leave or absence.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

CPA or CA qualification

Accounting/Commerce degree

Job description

Manassen Foods is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team, delivering accurate financial reporting, governance and insights across the Manassen Group and Sunbeam Foods.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will act as the 2IC, drive month-end processes, strengthen controls and work with multiple brands in a dynamic FMCG environment. Hybrid working, employee benefits and wellbeing support are available.