Systems Accountant

Randstad Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Hybrid working

Melbourne West location

Job summary

Randstad Australia, partnering with a growing FMCG organisation in Melbourne’s North Western suburbs, is seeking a forward-thinking Systems Accountant. You will drive optimisation of the NetSuite environment and bridge finance with operations through hands-on ERP work.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will lead data integrity, automate reporting, and collaborate with manufacturing, logistics and supply chain teams to translate business needs into efficient system configurations.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified with 4+ years in complex distribution/logistics or FMCG.
• Hands-on experience navigating and optimizing NetSuite.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day optimisation of the NetSuite environment and data integrity.
• Identify and implement ERP automation for reporting and forecasting.
• Partner with operations, manufacturing, and logistics to translate requirements into configurations.
• Provide analytical support for inventory accounting, standard costing, variances, and supply chain finance.

Skills

NetSuite experience

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Our Client
Randstad has partnered with a growing FMCG organisation based in Melbourne’s North Western suburbs. With a strong focus on innovative projects and continuous growth, they are committed to serving quality products and services globally. As they look to enhance their enterprise technology, we are currently seeking a forward-thinking, technically sharp Systems Accountant with significant long-term career progression potential.

About The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the optimisation of their existing NetSuite environment. This is a high-visibility, hands-on opportunity focused on bridging the gap between finance and operations. Key responsibilities will include;

• Manage the day-to-day optimisation of the NetSuite environment, supporting data integrity and helping streamline finance processes across the business.
• Identify and implement automation within the ERP ecosystem to streamline reporting, forecasting, and manual accounting workflows.
• Partner with key departmental leaders across operations, manufacturing, and logistics to translate business requirements into optimised system configurations.
• Provide high-level analytical support by overseeing complex inventory accounting, standard product costing, factory variances, and supply chain financial tracking.

Ideal Profile

• You will be CA/CPA qualified, coupled with 4+ years demonstrated experience in within complex distribution/logistics environments, food manufacturing, or FMCG.
• Proven, hands-on experience navigating and optimising Netsuite.
• A forward-thinking mindset with exceptional communication skills, with the confidence to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• A proactive attitude with the capability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow your career and lead the charge in automating manual accounting workflows and maximising ERP capabilities.
• Great collaborative culture within a respected, growing Australian industry leader based in Melbourne’s West.
• Excellent hybrid working arrangements in place.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.