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Financial Accountant
Chemist Warehouse. Prepare period end journals, accruals, allocations and accounting entries in compliance with Group accounting policies .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong technical accounting knowledge and advanced analytical skills, with expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, and data analysis. Proficient in developing automated reporting solutions and ensuring compliance with accounting policies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Financial AccountingManagement ReportingConsolidationAdvanced Microsoft ExcelPower BI
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Hard Skills
Period End ProcessesBalance Sheet ControlFinancial ReportingData CleansingAnalytical ReviewFinancial ModellingReport AutomationSQLERP SystemsConsolidation Systems
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical Skills
Tools & Technologies
Power BIPower QueryAdvanced Excel
Certifications & Qualifications
CACPA
Industry Keywords
ASX Listed EnvironmentMulti-Entity ReportingFinancial DisclosuresManagement Reporting PacksData Integrity
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPSQL
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Prepare period end journals, accruals, allocations and accounting entries in compliance with Group accounting policies
- Prepare and review general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
- Investigate reconciling items and drive timely resolution
- Support monthly management accounts, profit and loss reporting and commentary
- Support complex Group consolidation activities, including entity submissions, account mapping, intercompany eliminations, adjustments and validation
- Assist with statutory financial statements, management reporting packs, financial disclosures and supporting schedules
- Perform analytical reviews of entity and consolidated results
- Analyse large financial and operational data sets to identify trends, anomalies, risks and opportunities
- Extract, cleanse, reconcile and transform data from multiple systems
- Develop dashboards, financial models and automated reporting solutions using Power BI, Power Query and advanced Excel
- Support audit requirements
- Implement improvements that strengthen data integrity, reduce manual effort and accelerate reporting processes
- Report to the Financial Reporting Lead
Requirements
What you’ll need- A relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business
- CA or CPA qualification or current progress towards one
- At least three years' experience in financial accounting, management reporting, consolidation, financial analysis or a related finance role
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including period end processes, balance sheet control, consolidations and financial reporting requirements
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, data modelling and report automation
- Strong analytical and data quality skills
- Ability to reconcile, cleanse and interpret information from multiple systems
- Ability to identify unusual trends, inconsistencies and potential accounting or reporting errors through detailed analytical review
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical accounting and analytical findings clearly to non-financial stakeholders
- Experience in a large, complex or ASX listed environment, including multi-entity or Group reporting exposure, highly regarded
- Experience with Power BI, SQL, ERP or consolidation systems, financial reporting tools or automated workflows highly regarded
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual salary reviews linked to performance
- Wide range of learning and development programs
- Internally designed leadership courses, including Women in Leadership
- Work from home one day per week
- Six weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers
- One week of paid parental leave for secondary carers
- Team member discounts through Flare
- Corporate offers on Bupa Healthcare premiums
- Banking benefits with CommBank
- Novated leasing
- Team member discount card for Chemist Warehouse pharmacies
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- Subsidised onsite canteen
- Complimentary shuttle bus connecting nearby train stations to the Preston Support Office