Senior Financial Accountant — Lead Close, Controls & Gaap

Careermode Consulting Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work From Home

Dog-friendly offices

Employee Assistance Program

Additional annual leave

Birthday leave & parental leave

Job summary

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader empowering veterinary practice partners across Australia & New Zealand. The Financial Accountant will handle month-end close, journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations for both software and wholesale businesses, with US reporting involvement.

Based in Brisbane or Sydney, you will own fixed assets, leases, loading data into US systems, and assist with statutory statements, budgets, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualifications (or in progress) with accounting experience.
• Three years in a large commercial accounting environment.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and strong communication.
• Ability to adapt communication for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Month-end close including journals, accruals and reconciliations.
• Provide variance analysis and reporting for management and US.
• Manage finances for software and wholesale businesses.
• Own fixed assets and operating leases processes and P&L.
• Load financial data into the US reporting system.
• Assist with statutory statements and audits.
• Prepare budgets/forecasts and support internal controls.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Continuous improvement

Commercial accounting

CA/CPA

Education

Accounting/Commerce degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

The Role Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join either our Brisbane (Northgate) or Sydney (Erskine Park) office on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Finance Manager (Brisbane based), you will provide accurate and timely financial information to support our wholesale distribution and software businesses across Australia & New Zealand. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large finance team and be part of a global organisation that makes a positive impact to our vet customers and pet owners.

• End of month preparation including journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Providing variance analysis and other supplementary reporting to management and as required for US reporting purposes.
• Day to Day financial management of our software business and supporting the software team on financial matters.
• Ownership of processes and P&L accounts associated with fixed assets and operating leases.
• Responsibility for loading financial information into the US reporting system.
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory financial statements and liaising with external auditors as required.
• Budget preparation and forecasting.
• Assisting with compliance with global internal control framework.
• Assisting with various projects and business improvement initiatives.

About You

Ideally you will display –

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/Commerce coupled with CA/CPA qualifications (or working towards).
• Demonstrated three years experience within a large, commercial environment and accounting team.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel.
• Well developed interpersonal skills with an ability to adapt your communication to suit different internal stakeholders.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise your work in an agile way.
• A positive, proactive attitude with a focus on seeking out continuous improvement opportunities.

Why Join Us?

At Covetrus, we’re proud of our family friendly culture and respectful workplace. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from like-minded persons from all walks of life. Covetrus team members are eligible to access a suite of fantastic benefits, to help them look after themselves, their family and their beloved pets. These include –

• Generous discounts on our range of animal health food & enrichment products.
• Access to Perkbox/Boost apps for discounts on everyday shopping & amazing health & wellbeing resources.
• Additional leave benefits – annual birthday leave, paid parental leave, & the option to purchase additional leave.
• Flexible hybrid Work From Home options & dog-friendly offices (select roles and locations).
• Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Reward & recognition through our quarterly Values Awards and our Service Anniversary Awards.
• Professional development through our Leadership Development & Emerging Leadership courses.
• Access to annual flu vaccinations.
• Competitive hourly rate of $92.48/hr + Super.
• Contract through to End of March 2027, with potential extension dependent on business requirements.

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.