Financial Accountant

At Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together. And we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do. We are passionate, ambitious with a desire to learn and grow.Our PurposeAt the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,500 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul’s, OAK, Ice Break, Vaalia, Tamar Valley Dairy, Jalna, and President provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity. Our brands bring pride to our employees, and we continue to innovate with new products.About the role Based in our South Brisbane office and reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager your responsibilities will include:Month-end financial accounting duties including general ledger postings, account reviews, reconciliations and analysis for multiple entities.Assisting in the preparation of General Purpose Financial Statements for the Group(s) in accordance with tight timelines.Assistance in the preparation and collating of information for the annual audit process, including liaising with auditors and internal stakeholders. Ensure compliance with policy, statutory and accounting standard requirements – monitoring developments in accounting standards, including IFRS and FR GAAP.Involvement in the completion and submission of the group consolidation reporting package to Lactalis Headquarters in France, on a monthly basis.Reconciliation of intercompany balances on a monthly basis, including providing reporting to the treasury team and following up with internal stakeholders.Monitor entries and processes to ensure appropriate controls exist for accuracy of financial information.Provision of accounting support to various corporate functions as required.About YouYou hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Commercial Accounting, or a related discipline, and are either CA or CPA qualified, or currently working towards your professional accreditation. You have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a professional services or commercial accounting role and a sound understanding of Australian Accounting Standards, with the ability to confidently apply them in a practical environment.You are an ambitious and proactive professional who takes accountability for your work and consistently delivers results. With strong relationship building and problem solving skills, you are comfortable working collaboratively across teams and navigating complex challenges.You pride yourself on your attention to detail and strong technical capability, supported by excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with SAP and/or Hyperion ERP will be highly regarded. Previous exposure to cross functional finance projects, integrated accounting systems, and continuous improvement initiatives is also desirable.What can we Offer you? In return, we provide a fast paced, diverse and inclusive environment where you will have access to a great range of employee benefits including employee discounts, hybrid working, employee assistance program, paid volunteer leave and a reward and recognition program.Our story:Ours is a STORY of a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds’ No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000 loyal team members working across 100 countries and together we create the #LactalisExperience.Lactalis Australia’s iconic and heritage brands are our PASSION, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We are humble, proud and resilient. We care for our employees, land, farmers and consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry. We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourage entrepreneurship by bringing together pragmatic and tenacious personalities. Our accountability ensures we have ownership within our roles and with our EXPERTISE and dairy "know how", sets us apart.Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or ability.If you are ready to join the #LactalisExperience Apply now! AUD South Brisbane 4101

Financial Accountant

Permanent full-time position in a Global FMCG business
Hybrid working model 60% in office, 40% WFH
Join a fun and passionate team partnering with great leaders and managers

Our Purpose

At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,500 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul’s, OAK, Ice Break, Vaalia, Tamar Valley Dairy, Jalna, and President provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity. Our brands bring pride to our employees, and we continue to innovate with new products.

About the role

Based in our South Brisbane office and reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager your responsibilities will include:

Month-end financial accounting duties including general ledger postings, account reviews, reconciliations and analysis for multiple entities.
Assisting in the preparation of General Purpose Financial Statements for the Group(s) in accordance with tight timelines.
Assistance in the preparation and collating of information for the annual audit process, including liaising with auditors and internal stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with policy, statutory and accounting standard requirements – monitoring developments in accounting standards, including IFRS and FR GAAP.
Involvement in the completion and submission of the group consolidation reporting package to Lactalis Headquarters in France, on a monthly basis.
Reconciliation of intercompany balances on a monthly basis, including providing reporting to the treasury team and following up with internal stakeholders.
Monitor entries and processes to ensure appropriate controls exist for accuracy of financial information.
Provision of accounting support to various corporate functions as required.

About You

You hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Commercial Accounting, or a related discipline, and are either CA or CPA qualified, or currently working towards your professional accreditation. You have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a professional services or commercial accounting role and a sound understanding of Australian Accounting Standards, with the ability to confidently apply them in a practical environment.

You are an ambitious and proactive professional who takes accountability for your work and consistently delivers results. With strong relationship building and problem solving skills, you are comfortable working collaboratively across teams and navigating complex challenges.

You pride yourself on your attention to detail and strong technical capability, supported by excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with SAP and/or Hyperion ERP will be highly regarded. Previous exposure to cross functional finance projects, integrated accounting systems, and continuous improvement initiatives is also desirable.

What can we Offer you?

In return, we provide a fast paced, diverse and inclusive environment where you will have access to a great range of employee benefits including employee discounts, hybrid working, employee assistance program, paid volunteer leave and a reward and recognition program.

Our story:

Ours is a STORY of a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds’ No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000 loyal team members working across 100 countries and together we create the #LactalisExperience.

Lactalis Australia’s iconic and heritage brands are our PASSION, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We are humble, proud and resilient. We care for our employees, land, farmers and consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry.

We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourage entrepreneurship by bringing together pragmatic and tenacious personalities. Our accountability ensures we have ownership within our roles and with our EXPERTISE and dairy "know how", sets us apart.

Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or ability.

If you are ready to join the #LactalisExperience Apply now!

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