Financial Accountant

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Brisbane, Queensland
Mid level
Healthtech • Logistics • Software
The Role
As a Financial Accountant at Covetrus, you will prepare monthly financial statements, perform variance analysis, manage financial operations for software business, oversee P&L accounts, assist in statutory financial statements preparation, and participate in budgeting and forecasting.
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The Role
Covetrus is a global animal health technology and services company dedicated to advancing the world of veterinary medicine. With over 5,500 employees across 19 countries, we are committed to supporting passions, fostering opportunities, and establishing progressive practices.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our Northgate team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, 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, head office 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.
  • Assist with completion of surveys for the Australian Bureau of Statistics and other Governing Bodies.
  • 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.

The Company
Dublin, OH
5,500 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2019

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.

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