Senior Associate, Accounting

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a trusted, Family-Owned Global FMCG in a rare and sort after permanent part time position of 30 hrs per week, as Senior Associate, Accounting.
The role will support our Financial Accounting Manager, working within a lean, supportive and energetic finance team.
About the role:

You will manage and support the following tasks;

• Support regular accounting processes, including Month End closing, Budgeting and Forecasting including variance analysis of functional costs
• Lead compliance for SCJ of monthly Balance Sheet Account reconciliations and employee concur expense claims process, ensuring staff adherence to policies and controls
• Preparation of statutory compliance including GST, WHT returns and Statistical returns
• Assist the Finance Manager with other forms of compliance including external audits, internal control development and testing, income tax and FBT returns
• Ownership of the AP process, assisting admin with PO creation & vendor management. Working with the Shared Service Centre (SSC) on payment
• Identify risks that impact P&L performance and proactively communicates to the Accounting Manager

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years’ similar financial accounting experience ideally from the FMCG sector
• Past experience owning the AP process and general ledger review is essential
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP, BPC (or similar accounting software)
• Intermediate to advance skills in Excel
• Approving staff expense claims to policy (preference Intermediate knowledge of concur)
• Experience in month end close process and preparing monthly operational reporting with variance analysis (preference for analysis of various teams of company such as sales, marketing and administration)
• Exposure to preparing and assisting in budget and reforecast working papers
• Be able to demonstrate how you’ve utilised existing policies and practices for guidance and utilising for a creative approach to problem solving and compliance

About You:

• Ideally you will be Degree qualified, in commerce / accounting or finance.
• Have knowledge of Australia taxation law (NZ knowledge desirable)
• Understanding of Australia Accounting Standards (NZ knowledge desirable)
• Display strong analytical skills, with a structured & logical thought process
• Have strong organizational skills with excellent planning and problem resolution capabilities
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and sustain long-term professional relationships, influence others and communicate effectively
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• We're unable to support relocation for this position, so you must be based in Sydney, Australia, with full working rights and be Covid-19 vaccinated

What You’ll Get in Return:
SC Johnson is committed to providing a Great Place to Work for all its employees. Along with a competitive base salary, here are just some of the benefits you receive when joining the SC Johnson Family -

• Additional superannuation for permanent employees
• Additional day of leave to support community partnerships through our Give2Crew
• Ongoing training and development
• Beautiful office location in Lane Cove
• Free onsite parking, gym, tennis court, full kitchen; all set on secluded acreage
• Subsidised fitness sessions, relaxation room with massage chair and EAP program
• Hugely discounted staff products
• Shindig Committee that put on regular events, lunches, parties, fun days
• Family-owned company, with a family feel
• Be a member of a company championing a better world through sustainability and environmental protection measures

Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Come join us and make an impact through iconic global brands. GO FURTHER WITH OUR FAMILY™

Please no external agencies, we have this covered, thanks.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

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