Accountant

Accountant

JCSM Pty Ltd

Adelaide SA, Australia

Full-time

$75,000 - $85,000

About the role

You will be a pivotal member of the finance team, playing a vital role in financial governance, reporting and commercial decision-making. You'll work closely with directors and management to keep the business compliant, well-informed and set up for growth.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly profit and loss statements, financial statements and management reports to provide insights into JCSM's financial and operational performance.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, perform general ledger, supplier and customer account reconciliations, and investigate discrepancies to ensure reliable financial information.
• Monitor cash flow, customer receipts, supplier payments and outstanding balances to support the company's day-to-day financial operations.
• Assist with annual budget preparation, financial forecasting and variance analysis to support business planning and financial performance reviews.
• Analyse sales revenue, purchasing expenses, operating costs and gross profit margins to identify financial trends, cost variations and opportunities for improvement across JCSM's FMCG sales and distribution operations.
• Process and maintain product price increases and decreases based on pricing updates received from suppliers, ensuring accurate and timely adjustments to customer price lists and accounting records.
• Review supplier pricing changes and their impact on selling prices and profit margins, providing financial analysis to support management's pricing decisions and profitability assessments.
• Prepare financial performance reports covering sales, expenses, margins and key business indicators to assist management in evaluating performance across customer accounts and distribution channels.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with reporting requirements in accordance with relevant accounting standards and company procedures.
• Review and improve accounting processes, account reconciliations and financial reporting procedures using SAP Business One to support accurate and efficient financial operations.

About you

• At least 3 years of relevant experience as an Accountant or similar role is required
• The determination to succeed and confidence to learn
• A collaborative mindset
• The attitude to own tasks from start to finish
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• The ability to resolve issues
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• A high level of attention to detail
• A desire to learn
• A relevant degree in accounting or finance, CA or CPA qualification (or progress towards one), familiarity with SAP and modern accounting software, and a proven track record in similar roles are a distinct advantage

About us

We are a leading FMCG organisation committed to empowering our people. Our culture of Making Lives Easier means we nurture the same behaviour through training and support to help you grow.

We live and breathe our DNA Behaviours:

• Leave no stone unturned – we are hunters
• Respect other people’s time
• Create an empowered environment with shared accountability
• Have a positive and open outlook
• Have genuine, supportive and caring interactions with each other

Benefits

• Training and development
• Collaborative team, excellent culture
• Supportive leadership