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The Role Fisher & Paykel is an iconic New Zealand brand and a global company with a strong local heritage. Our origins inspire our culture of curiosity and passion to develop solutions designed around people — these are some of the core elements that make us unique. We are driven by our values of being trusted, sustainably minded, innovative, generous, and curious. As a team, we take a collaborative approach and have a working environment where ideas are heard, evaluated, and tested against our leading goal — to be the world’s most human-centred appliance brand. About the role We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our Australian Finance team. This is a key role supporting the accuracy,   integrity   and insight behind our financial reporting. You will take ownership of core financial accounting activities, including month-end and year-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions, cashflow support, compliance   activities   and financial analysis. Working closely with   the Finance Manager ,   CFO   and business stakeholders, you will act as a trusted finance partner to the Operations, Warehousing,   Logistics   and Inventory teams. You will provide meaningful analysis,   identify   cost   and process improvement opportunities, and help strengthen controls across the business. As the local market ERP super user, you will also play   an important role   in improving systems,   processes   and reporting capability across the Australian business. Key responsibilities • Own the accuracy and integrity of general ledger reconciliations across the balance sheet and profit and loss. • Complete month-end and year-end accounting activities, including journals, reconciliations,   reporting   and analysis. • Prepare meaningful financial analysis and commentary on operating performance, overhead spend, variances and project financials. • Partner with Operations, Warehousing,   Logistics   and Inventory teams to provide cost insights and support better commercial decision-making. • Support cashflow management and liaise with Treasury and head office teams as   required . • Manage intercompany payments, recharges,   reconciliations   and stakeholder communications. • Maintain and strengthen financial controls,   processes   and procedures in line with group policies. • Review accounting systems,   processes   and procedures, recommending improvements where   required . • Support inventory-related financial processes, costing,   reconciliations   and issue resolution. • Assist   with taxation and compliance requirements, including BAS, FBT and income tax return preparation. • Liaise with internal and external auditors and coordinate audit requirements with business stakeholders. • Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances, driving improvements in quality,   timeliness   and efficiency. • Document key financial processes and   maintain   knowledge management materials. • Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives and ad hoc finance projects. About you You are a technically strong and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, improving   processes   and turning financial information into practical insights. You will bring: • Minimum   3+ years’ relevant corporate accounting experience, ideally within an inventory, distribution, retail,   logistics   or medium-to-large commercial environment. • CPA,   CA   or equivalent qualification. • Strong financial accounting capability, including balance sheet reconciliations, month-end   reporting   and application of accounting standards. • Experience with company tax requirements, including BAS, FBT and income tax. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret results, explain variances and prepare clear financial reports. • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large ERP systems; JD Edwards or similar experience highly regarded. • Experience with BI or reporting tools would be   advantageous . • Inventory costing and distribution experience highly regarded. • A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to   identify   opportunities to improve processes,   controls   and business performance. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders across finance and non-finance teams. • Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational   skills   and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. • A proactive,   collaborative   and solutions-focused approach, with   a strong sense   of ownership. What we offer Our environment is designed to allow people to thrive. Our culture is one in which our people can continue to develop, working alongside a team of talented and skilled professionals. At Fisher & Paykel, you will have opportunities for growth and exposure to a broad range of work within a global organisation. You will be part of a collaborative, team-based culture that offers development opportunities, leading technology, work/life balance, competitive   remuneration   and a challenging yet supportive environment. If you are looking for a senior finance role where you can make an impact, influence decisions and contribute to continuous improvement across a respected global business, we would love to hear from you. LI-LC1 #LI-Hybrid Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.