Senior Financial Accountant | 2IC to Financial Controller

Frog Recruitment; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Employee benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Manassen Foods is seeking an Experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. You will lead month-end reporting and provide critical insights across the Manassen Group and Sunbeam Foods businesses, acting as the 2IC to the Financial Controller to safeguard data integrity and drive improvements.

In this role you will partner with multiple brands in a dynamic FMCG environment, oversee compliance activities, manage budgeting processes and contribute to governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• CPA or CA qualification is required.
• A degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a similar post-qualified accounting role.
• Experience working within a multi-divisional organisation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and complex formulas.

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 effective 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 Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Education

CPA or CA qualification

Degree in Accounting/Commerce

Job description

Manassen Foods is seeking an Experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. You will lead month-end reporting and provide critical insights across the Manassen Group and Sunbeam Foods businesses, acting as the 2IC to the Financial Controller to safeguard data integrity and drive improvements.

In this role you will partner with multiple brands in a dynamic FMCG environment, oversee compliance activities, manage budgeting processes and contribute to governance initiatives.