Financial Accountant

Full Time
Sydney, Australia
2 months ago
Job Description

As HelloFresh grows....so does our Finance Department! 

We in Finance like to think of ourselves as all-rounders. We not only look to be experts on all things accounting standards and what this means for the business, but we also aim to consult and add value on workflows and decision making throughout the entire business. 

It's an exciting time to be a part of this growth and you’ll be keen to develop and push yourself not only within an accounting environment, but a fast paced evolving business. As a Financial Accountant...

You will…

  • Work alongside our Senior Accountants and play a critical role in the month-end closure procedures; preparing & posting journals, BS reconciliations, P/L variance analysis
  • Prepare and maintain monthly reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and collaborating across functions (both finance and non-finance) 
  • As a key player in the accounting process, recommend how to improve efficiency around month end close and day to day finance operations
  • Handle Oracle reporting functionality by building reports and follow requests from our Global head office in Europe
  • Business partner with a number of internal stakeholders, such as Marketing, production operations and human resources
  • Manage capital expenditure maintenance for all fixed assets across our production facility
  • Assist throughout the half-year and year-end audit processes through providing necessary support, answering queries and assisting with financial statement preparation
  • Work on ad-hoc projects alongside the wider finance team (commercial finance, compliance, payments, accounts receivable), including ideations for process improvements, new initiatives & business cases impacting the finance team

You have…

  • Passion, drive and fantastic communication skills
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and Part Qualified CPA/CA
  • A working knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts and standards
  • Previous experience of working in a fast-paced business and a role which involves offering business critical analysis
  • Strong Excel/Google Sheets (experience working with large data sets)
  • A keen interest in financial systems with exposure to an ERP system

 You are…

  • Keen to grow with a fast-growing organisation and turn your experience with HelloFresh into a platform for future career growth
  • A fast learner looking to make a lasting and tangible impact on a global business
  • Proactive, ambitious, and assertive: you take ownership of your work and think beyond the scope of a given assignment
  • Excited to work for a food-tech business that is transforming the way people shop & eat

What you’ll get in return…

  • The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing global food technology companies in an exciting growth phase
  • Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh boxes
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth
  • Free access to Headspace
  • HelloFresh Academies - monthly internal learning & development 
  • A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 17 countries

Start date: ASAP - can wait a notice period 

Duration: 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Chippendale Head Office - hybrid working environment 

Salary: Competitive salary & company benefits#LI-hybrid