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 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.
Your responsibilities will include –
- 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.
- Annual volunteer days.
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.
Skills Required
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Commerce
- CA or CPA qualification, or currently working toward one
- At least three years of experience in a large commercial environment and accounting team
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
- Positive, proactive attitude focused on continuous improvement
Covetrus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covetrus and has not been reviewed or approved by Covetrus.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as a notable part of the package, including paid holidays and vacation time, with additional mention of paid sick leave in some cases. Time-off flexibility is also referenced positively via flexible or “unlimited” PTO for certain roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision insurance are presented as core, standard offerings with broad coverage categories. Health insurance is characterized as reasonably solid in coverage even if not positioned as best-in-class.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is available and is repeatedly paired with mention of a company match structure. The match is framed as present but modest compared with richer market alternatives.
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What We Do
Covetrus specializes in the production and distribution, inventory management, software and prescription management for veterinary care. Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We’re bringing 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. Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine, with more than 5,500 employees, serving over 100,000 customers around the globe.
