About the Role

In this rewarding role, you’ll manage, prepare and maintain confidential financial accounting records as well as ensuring Australian and global payroll are processed in an accurate and timely manner.

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our Corporate Service business unit on a temporary basis to cover a period of maternity leave.

In this rewarding role, you’ll manage, prepare and maintain confidential financial accounting records as well as ensuring Australian and global payroll are process in an accurate and timely manner.

No one day will be the same, but some of the tasks that you can expect to keep you busy are –

• Manage the financial accounting, monthly close off and reporting process.
• Preparation of financial accounts at year end for external audit including preparation of draft statutory accounts.
• Ensure compliance, accuracy and delivery with all taxation requirements including lodgement of FBT and GST returns.
• Ensure completion of month reconciliations for all Balance Sheet accounts.
• Ensure management and operation of the treasury function complies with Treasury policies.
• Manage Preceda to ensure that Australian payroll is processed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Manage external payroll partners to ensure that overseas payroll is processed in an accurate and timely manner
• Manage salary-packaging program
• Ensure monthly GL payroll reports are delivered to Finance team on time.
• Manage the MLA Superannuation Fund relationship

Our ideal Senior Financial Accountant has:

• CA / CPA Qualified
• Bachelor degree majoring in Accounting (or equivalent)
• Minimum 8  years working experience in Finance and Accounting in a corporate environment
• Professional experience in financial accounting
• Competency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (SAP preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage deadlines
• FBT / GST experience
• Experience in producing and delivering statutory reporting including the preparation of the annual report
• High level of skill and knowledge in relation to Australian payroll practises, compliance and legislation (i.e. PAYG, FBT, Payroll Tax)
• Demonstrated experience in delivering continuous improvement of reporting, processes, procedures and systems.
• Experience using Preceda payroll system

What’s on offer?

• A flexible hybrid work environment
• Rebatable employer salary packaging
• Access to great personal and professional development
• The opportunity to work with a bunch of clever and down to earth people

Who are we?
MLA works in partnership with the red meat industry and the Australian Government to deliver marketing, research and development products and services to cattle, sheep and goat producers. Our core purpose is to deliver world leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability.​ 

Our values:  

• Integrity at heart - We are unwavering in our commitment to our stakeholders. 

• Stronger together - We embrace diversity and collaborate to deliver impact. 

• Future focused - We strive to continuously improve and push boundaries towards a better future.  

The successful candidate will be required to hold an appropriate visa/residency status for full time employment in Australia. For more information refer to the position description. Apply now via the link to submit your application (incl. resume).

Applications close: 15 November 2024

If you have a question in relation to the advertised position, contact the Human Resources team by emailing careers@mla.com.au

Candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the advertisement. MLA reserves the right to close applications for the position prior to the advertised date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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