Financial Accountant
Join Essity, a global leader in health and hygiene, where we are breaking barriers to well-being. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making while developing your expertise in a collaborative and innovative environment.
As a Financial Accountant at Essity Australasia, you will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of our financial information. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will ensure compliance with indirect tax obligations, manage lease accounting under AASB 16, and contribute to statutory reporting. Your analytical skills will help drive financial accuracy and continuous improvement across the business.
This role, ideal for someone looking to develop their skills. It offers a strong foundation in financial processes, with opportunities for growth and progression.
What You Will Do:
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Ensure compliance with withholding tax and other indirect tax requirements.
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Assist with the preparation of Australian Activity Statements and FBT returns.
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Manage company leases (Lease Accounting (AASB 16) using Innosys software.
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Ensure accurate entry and reconciliation of leases in SAP.
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Maintain integrity of balance sheet accounts.
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Prepare general ledger reconciliations and analyses.
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Identify and resolve balance sheet discrepancies.
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Process general ledger journals and support cross-functional teams.
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Assist in preparing financial statements for Australia and New Zealand.
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Support external and internal audit processes.
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Drive efficiency improvements in financial processes.
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Provide backup support to other finance team members.
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Undertake ad hoc financial reporting and projects.
Who You Are:
You are a detail-oriented and analytical finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You take ownership of your work and seek opportunities to improve processes while ensuring financial accuracy. You will bring:
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A Commerce or Accounting degree and ASA membership of CA or CPA.
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
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Demonstrated experience in accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting
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Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
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The ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
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A proactive mindset with a keen interest in continuous learning and process improvements.
Nice to Have: Experience with BAS preparation and balance sheet reconciliations, along with familiarity with SAP and SAP BI, would be an advantage.
What We Can Offer You:
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You With Us
Application End Date:27 Mar 2025Job Requisition ID:Essity251216
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What We Do
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.
Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2022 amounted to approximately SEK 156bn (EUR 15bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity
