Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant for a location-based role at our farm, situated approximately 100km north of Perth. This position is hands‑on and primarily based at the farm site, offering direct engagement with operational teams and activities.
As a Financial Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining integrity across financial systems, and delivering meaningful insights to drive decision‑making across the business. The role blends essential office‑based financial responsibilities with regular, on‑site involvement at the farm, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, real‑world operational environment and enjoys applying financial acumen directly to farm operations.
Key Performance Outputs
Financial Reporting & Compliance
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with Australian Accounting Standards.
* Partner with Finance Manager and department heads to ensure accurate reporting, forecasts, and reporting packs.
* Support internal and external audits with clear documentation and audit trails.
* Ensure timely preparation and lodgement of tax and statutory obligations (BAS, payroll tax, ATO filings).
Reconciliation & Financial Control
* Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations (inventory, intercompany, accruals).
* Monitor multi‑site transactions, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues through root‑cause analysis.
* Review and correct general ledger allocations across departments, cost centres, and projects.
* Work with site and operations teams to ensure accurate system inputs and timely close processes.
Asset & Inventory Management
* Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
* Coordinate and participate in physical stock and asset counts, investigating and resolving variances.
* Reconcile inventory movements between farms and head office to ensure accurate reporting.
* Strengthen internal controls over inventory and fixed assets to reduce risk and loss.
Operational Finance Support
* Provide financial insights to farm and operational managers to improve budget discipline and cost control.
* Assist with cash flow forecasting and management dashboards using operational and market data Resolve purchasing, supplier, and creditor issues to maintain smooth operations and strong supplier relationships.
* Monitor foreign currency transactions and exposure, supporting FX management and hedging decisions.
* Support ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) by identifying data issues and improving finance processes and configurations.
Requirements Minimum Education/Qualification/Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (mandatory CA or CPA qualified, or currently enrolled and progressing toward certification (preferred)
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a financial accounting or similar role
* Valid Australian driver's licence
* Willingness to travel to farm sites within WA (day travel)
Functional / Technical
* Strong knowledge of financial principles, statutory regulations, and accounting practices.
* Experience in agribusiness or multi‑site operational environments (advantageous).
* Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups) and proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar) and MS Office.
* Excellent administrative, planning, and organisational capabilities. Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
Leadership / Behavioural Competencies
* Excellent verbal and written communication skillss
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships
* High level of professionalism, tact, and discretion.
* Results‑driven with the ability to meet deadlines and performance expectations.
* Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
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