Trading Accountant — 6-Month Contract

Amcor; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a detail‑driven Trading Accountant for a 6‑month parental leave contract, based at Southbank or Preston in Melbourne. You will support the GM Supply Chain – Trading with month‑end close, budgeting, forecasting and costing, delivering high‑quality financial reporting and insights.

The role requires a degree in Accounting/Commerce/Business Administration and CPA/CA qualification (completed or in progress), approximately 5+ years in financial accounting, and strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration.
• CPA/CA qualification completed or currently undertaking.
• Approximately 5+ years’ experience in financial and management accounting.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical capability and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage tight deadlines, and build strong working relationships.
• Proactive, positive mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Experience with SOX controls and US GAAP is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities, financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare site budgets, monthly forecasts and mid-month performance updates.
• Produce costing and management reports with clear insights.
• Review financial and operational data to identify issues or trends.
• Monitor inventory aging and collaborate with Operations and Procurement to resolve variances.
• Support commercial initiatives such as price reviews and leakage analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements and governance processes.
• Provide financial support and analysis to the GM Supply Chain – Trading.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

SOX controls

US GAAP

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration

Job description

Amcor is seeking a detail‑driven Trading Accountant for a 6‑month parental leave contract, based at Southbank or Preston in Melbourne. You will support the GM Supply Chain – Trading with month‑end close, budgeting, forecasting and costing, delivering high‑quality financial reporting and insights.

The role requires a degree in Accounting/Commerce/Business Administration and CPA/CA qualification (completed or in progress), approximately 5+ years in financial accounting, and strong analytical and