• Take full ownership of the General Ledger and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts within reporting deadlines.
  
• Analyse financial performance, investigate variances, and provide meaningful commentary on key business drivers.
  
• Calculate and review trading profitability and gross profit margins.
  
• Prepare management reporting packs for senior leadership, executives, and board stakeholders.
  
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure all reconciling items are resolved timeously.
  
• Maintain and review the fixed asset register, including capitalisation, depreciation, useful lives, and residual values.
  

• Prepare annual budgets in collaboration with management and department heads.
  
• Develop and maintain weekly cash flow forecasts.
  
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
  
• Analyse project costs, revenues, and profitability.
  

• Prepare and review tax and statutory submissions, including VAT, GST, BAS, Plastic Tax, and other regulatory requirements.
  
• Liaise with tax authorities and advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
  
• Ensure compliance with IFRS for SMEs, statutory regulations, and company policies.
  
• Support external audits and coordinate audit requirements and responses.
  

• Ensure strong internal controls and adherence to financial policies and procedures.
  
• Review and approve creditor payments, reconciliations, provisions, accruals, and journals.
  
• Manage foreign currency transactions and monthly revaluations.
  
• Oversee shared services cost allocations and recoveries.
  
• Support operational stakeholders with financial guidance and policy compliance.
  

• Lead, coach, and support a Finance Officer.
  
• Foster a positive and high-performance team culture.
  
• Conduct regular staff check-ins and performance discussions.
  
• Support employee development and engagement initiatives.
  

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar Financial Accountant position.
  
• Strong ERP experience, preferably with NetSuite.
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  
• Experience working with multiple foreign currencies.
  
• Proven experience in:Management accounting, Budgeting and forecasting, Balance sheet reconciliations, Cash flow forecasting, Financial reporting and analysis
  
• Strong understanding of tax compliance and company taxation will be advantageous.
  
• Experience within the agriculture industry will be advantageous.
  

• Financial reporting and analysis
  
• Budget management and forecasting
  
• Audit and compliance management
  
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency
  
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and controls
  

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Strong planning and organisational skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
  
• Professionalism, discretion, and integrity
  
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
  
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
  

• Work with international entities across multiple jurisdictions.
  
• Play a strategic role in driving financial performance and decision-making.
  
• Gain exposure to complex multi-currency and cross-border operations.
  
• Join a collaborative team that values accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.