Financial Accountant

About Thomas Foods International

Family owned since 1988, Thomas Foods International (TFI) is one of Australia's largest food businesses. With teams across Australia, the US, Canada, China, Japan and Europe, the Thomas Foods brands and business partnerships grow, supply, and distribute premium meat and seafood all over the world. TFI is an organisation that truly embodies its values-driven philosophy and positive working culture. Now is the perfect time to join this innovative, growing global business.

Our mission is to feed families globally, through premium quality products, exceptional service and sustainable practices.

The Opportunity

The role will provide support for all aspects of the Group’s financial accounting, including month end financial reporting, financial control, and process improvement.

In performing this role, the Financial Accountant will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the Group’s financial data and reporting.

In order to deliver on the above, the person will work closely with other areas within the finance function and the broader business at large.  This role will Business Partner with operations to improve business performance and financial literacy.

About The Role

You will be a critical member of the finance team. Focussing on:

• Provision of timely and accurate monthly financial statements and reports for inclusion in Board reports.
• Assume responsibility for monthly financial accounting tasks and processes, including general ledger and sub-ledger maintenance, complex accrual calculations and reconciliations.
• Ensure all transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with internal timetables.
• Partnering with business operators to implement improved processes and create efficiencies and financial literacy where needed.
• Ensure all necessary work papers and balance sheet reconciliations are completed in a professional and comprehensive manner to facilitate review and audit requirements.
• Identify variances from projected results and prepare explanations.
• Provide detailed analysis of operational and financial results.
• Thoroughly review expenditure to ensure correct classification of transactions and accurate monthly accruals.
• Maintain fixed asset registers (FAR), including monthly reconciliation of the FARs to the General Ledger
• Review expenditure to ensure correct capitalisation and depreciation of assets.
• Assist in preparation of Annual budgets and financial forecasts           
• Continuous review and improvement of finance and business processes and procedures, including, but not limited to automation and digitization initiatives.

What We Are Looking For:

• CA/CPA qualified
• Experience in a large, complex accounting environment with multi entity experience
• Technical accounting knowledge along with knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards)
• Advanced excel skills, used in complex financial models containing large amounts of data.
• Experience with a variety of accounting software, including MS Business Central
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills

If this sound like the right opportunity for you, we would love for you to apply for the position. Do not apply to this email, but if you have questions, please contact Craig Hartley at [email protected]

Shortlisted applicants will be required to: Complete Medical Examination - including Q fever vaccination, fitness, drug and alcohol testing.

We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time. You must have relevant work rights to be able to work in Australia.