Senior Accountant

$112,000 + super

• Join a leader in food service & support.
• Ensure governance & compliance standards are upheld.
• Timely working capital management.

Today and tomorrow at Compass Group, we serve a better future by enriching people, communities, and our planet. We do this because we believe that everyone should be seen and nourished as a whole person. We focus on the individual, their needs and more broadly on positive impacts in the community.

THE POSITION

• Management of month end Compass Group Australia (CGA) purchases and rebates (purchasing income) consolidations and allocations processes.
• Month end review, analysis and accounting for CGA purchasing income for CGA sectors against budget/forecast.
• Month end accounting, review, and analysis of P&Ls and Balance Sheet for Foodbuy/Procurement support office against budget/forecast.
• Development, preparation, analysis and submission of budget/forecasts for Foodbuy/Procurement support office.
• Ensure integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of accounting and financial results, including identification of risks and opportunities in financial performance.
• Management of timely invoicing and accounting for manual rebate claims and Foodbuy client fee invoicing and disbursements in line with contractual requirements and entitlements.
• Working capital review, monthly reporting, and risk management for Foodbuy debtors and accruals.
• Governance over Foodbuy financial operations including audit and compliance against supplier contracts, monthly/quarterly/annual KFC compliance, internal and external auditor liaison and support, and working with analytics and procurement teams ensuring accuracy of master data.

THE PERSON:

• Tertiary Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, or international equivalent).
• At least 7 years’ work experience in a finance-related intermediate or senior capacity.
• Solid financial modelling skills, and the ability to simplify complex data and models into succinct and clear messages.
• An analytical mind.
• Experience working with high volume data and fast paced industries will be highly regarded.
• Experience within catering service, procurement, or related industry.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.

THE BENEFITS

• Paid parental leave.
• Multiple salary packaging options to make your dollar go further.
• Easy access to 100+ retail discounts.
• Opportunity to learn new skills and move to different internal roles.

Apply now or reach out to careers@compass-group.com.au for a confidential discussion.