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About the Role:Dairy Australia have an opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team based at Southbank. Working as part of a team of 5 we offer a dynamic team environment to further consolidate and build on your financial accounting experience. Supporting the Senior Finance Business Partner and working closely with our regionally based teams, you will produce accurate and timely accounts and ensure that the reporting and analysis of financial information supports their needs.The role will focus on the following ;Responsible for management of Dairy Australias monthly accounts for our Regional Development Programs ; including but not limited to P&L analysis, preparation of accruals and prepayments and completion of balance sheet reconciliationsAssist in the preparation of monthly Board reports; reviewing actual vs budget results, analysis/preparation of supplementary reports, and detailed overhead/project cost reviewsAssist with preparation of annual financial statementsSupport the Senior Finance Business Partner to conduct relevant annual budget and periodic forecasting activitiesSupport with ad-hoc budgeting and forecasting tasks as requiredSupport with any work relating to implementing internal or external audit requirementsReview company tax activities, ensuring compliance with legislative requirementsProject work that aligns to your strengths and interestsOur ideal candidateThere is plenty of variety in this role to utilise your technical accounting knowledge but equally you will have a role in building out an understanding of why and how the finance team supports the business to achieve their strategic goals, so your strong communication and business partnering skills will be valued.To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following:Currently working towards Professional accounting qualification (CPA or CA) or looking to commence studies shortly2-3 years+ accounting experience in complex environmentsSound technical knowledge of commercial accounting principles and Australian Accounting StandardsProficient with all Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills a particular advantageExperience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central / other similar ERPs an advantageHigh level of attention to detail, but also able to step back and see the bigger pictureAbility to develop and maintain relationships with our teams based regionally.About Dairy Australia:Dairy Australias role is to provide services that benefit and advance dairy farm businesses and the industry. These services deliver value by enhancing farm business management, supporting farm employment needs, driving herd and feed innovation, managing climate and environment, promoting Australian dairy and commitment to sustainability, supporting policy development, growing international markets and responding to critical issues and events such as floods and bushfires.Our Vision and Values:Our vision is simple,to be leaders in shaping a profitable and sustainable dairy industry. Our passionate and talented people share this vision and make an impact each day through their commitment to our values of:Farmer First - Farmer needs guide our purposeOne Team - We work together to achieve great thingsInnovative Thinking - We embrace new ideas and learning as we goDecisive Action - We make informed decisions and move quickly to implementAbout your work life with usWe aim to provide benefits that promote the overall wellbeing of our employees. In joining our team, you will be rewarded with:Flexible working environment - a blended working environment (at our office in Southbank with our team, or from home)Being a key member in our small supportive and high performing team of experts in their fieldA caring and innovative culture -we are open to each others ideas, we love to be innovative, we have integrity and are driven to find the best solutions for our employees and stakeholdersSalary packagingNext steps:We believe in equality. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.If your motivations and skills set aligns to what youve read, please Apply NowPlease note as part of the recruitment process of Dairy Australia, you may be required to undergo a National Police Check and provide evidence of your Right to Work in Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr