Financial Controller

Job No: KGF352

Location: Birtinya

Employment Status: Full-time

Closing Date: 30 Apr 2021 AEST

ABOUT US

Kilcoy Global Foods is a nature-to-plate company with a footprint spanning Australia, the United States and China. We partner with the world’s food industry to find new and better ways to source; prepare and serve delicious meat and seafood the world loves to eat.  We believe our winning culture stems from the quality of our people and the contribution they make to Kilcoy Global Foods every day.  Our Australian operation located in Kilcoy, (one hour north-west of Brisbane) is the largest Grain Fed Beef Producer in Australia and our corporate office is based in Birtinya.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven and confident Financial Controller to manage our organisation's financial performance and direct our accounting operations.

Your financial control,  planning and exceptional numerical proficiency as a Financial Controller will aid our organisation in maintaining positive revenue and financial growth, formulating sound financial strategies, implementing  internal controls, achieving organisational targets, and developing financial plans that support the finance and wider organisational strategies.

The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, a flair for numbers, be highly organised, and have excellent leadership skills. The Financial Controller should streamline our accounting functions and operations, lead the team to provide financial analysis and reports, inspire and train the team on business finance issues for commercial application, promote regulatory compliance and drive profitable growth.

You will report directly to the Australian Chief Financial Officer and will lead financial accounting and management reporting, tax, transaction processing, audit, finance projects and systems workstreams. This role is part of the Australian Finance Leadership Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership and the ongoing development of the Finance and Accounting division.
• Improving processes, systems and internal controls to increase efficiency in line with growth in the business
• Compliance with key finance and accounting laws and regulations
• Reporting and trend analysis on the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow at the Australian operating entity level and at the Consolidated Australian Group level at the Executive level including preparation of briefing packs to Directors
• Cost control at the Plant operational and Corporate levels.
• Manage external party relationships including insurance brokers, bankers, external auditors, group internal audit teams and tax authorities.
• Drive income generation and monitor effectiveness of expenditure
• Maintain the chart of accounts in the General Ledger including manuals and process maps for key accounting functions to ensure they are up-to-date.
• Ensure teams are reporting on time and are accurate including preparation of board reports and internal briefing papers as required.
• Review existing finance, accounting and reporting practices and subsequent recommendations for continued improvement, efficiency, and resilience.
• Manage accounting records, evaluating risk and ensuring compliancy with statutory regulations

ABOUT YOU

You will need to be genuinely inspired and interested in providing non-compromising demand for accuracy and care in addition to providing strategic financial guidance and management in an FMCG or manufacturing environment. It is a hands-on leadership position that will also require you to contribute to the future of an already successful business.

• Experience working as a Financial Controller or similar, preferably in a dynamic manufacturing or even better a Primary Beef processing business.
• Bachelor degree in Accounting/Commerce/Finance.
• CA or CPA qualification.
• MBA highly desirable.
• 15+ years accounting experience, including recent experience in a similar level role within a commercial environment.
• Prior specialisation in taxation, financial reporting and/or audit.
• Demonstrated capability in leading and managing an operational team and a practical understanding of contemporary people management practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in preparing reports and presentations.

BENEFITS

This is a great opportunity to join our business which is built on a solid foundation of success and growth and recognised for delivering quality Food Solutions. We have a great team culture, work environment and value the contribution everyone makes.

HOW TO APPLY 

If you have the right skills and would like to join our company and be part of our success, please complete your details and attach your resume along with a cover letter addressed to Hayley Taylor, Talent Acquisition Manager. 

Further information can be obtained via our website https://www.kilcoyglobalfoods.com/en_AU/

We look forward to reviewing your details and will be in touch as soon as possible.