Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English

Hard Skills

Bank Reconciliations Cash Flow Analysis SAP Implementation Accounting Bank Account Management General Ledger Auditing Payment Processing Accounts Receivable Business Intelligence Tools Cash Management Corporate Financial Reporting Financial Statements Bank Compliance Credit Card Applications Auditing Accrual Accounting Stakeholder Engagement

Other Skills

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Communication
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Analytical Skills
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Time Management
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Detail Oriented
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Self-Motivation

Roles & Responsibilities

Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a similar Australian Finance or Accountant role with strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Demonstrated experience in bank reconciliations and month-end processes, with high attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
Intermediate to Advanced SAP experience and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations), plus experience using financial reporting tools.

Requirements:

Upload bank statements into SAP and process bank clearing entries for reconciliations.
Prepare weekly and daily cash flow reports.
Prepare month-end journals and accruals to support accurate monthly Board reporting.
Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations.

Job description

Our client is a leading Australian discount retail company with a strong presence across the country. They provide affordable everyday essentials to customers while maintaining a commitment to quality and value.

They are now looking to hire a Finance Officer to support banking operations, cash flow management, reconciliations, and month-end reporting processes.

Job Responsibilities:

Banking & Cash Flow

Upload bank statements into SAP.
Process bank clearing entries for reconciliations.
Allocate Afterpay merchant fees accurately.
Prepare weekly and daily cash flow reports.
Process bank payments.
Collaborate with internal departments to resolve reconciling items.
Obtain short-term cash forecasts from relevant stakeholders.
Organise credit card applications, store banking books, and store cash floats.
Create and track debtor invoices.
Support additional ad hoc banking tasks as required.

General Accounting

Prepare month-end journals and accruals to support accurate monthly Board reporting.
Identify inconsistencies within reporting tools and General Ledger balances.
Liaise with IT to investigate discrepancies and improve reporting automation.
Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations.
Identify, investigate, and correct inconsistencies within accounts.

Requirements

Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a similar Australian Finance or Accountant role.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Demonstrated experience in bank reconciliations and month-end processes.
Experience in retail or multi-site environments is advantageous.
Intermediate to Advanced SAP experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
Experience using financial reporting tools.
High attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
Ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capability.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.

Benefits