Financial Accountant

Company Description

About us:

You may not have heard of Bapcor, but you will know our brands.

Our businesses – including Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, BNT and JAS – are inside cars, on four-wheel drives and all over trucks.

We are an ASX listed company whose business spans the end-to-end aftermarket supply chain covering trade, retail, networks and service.

In joining our team, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive business with more than 900 locations and 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where our people can thrive and do their best work.

We’re also passionate about our delivering for our customers, and living our values of:

• We do the right thing
• We are in it together
• We give a damn
• We get it done

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our Trade Finance team on a 12-month parental leave contract.

Reporting to the Finance Manager - Trade, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting commercial decision-making across one of Bapcor's largest and most important business segments.

This position also provides leadership and development support to a Financial Accountant while partnering closely with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Merchandise and Group functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end accounting activities, including journal preparation, financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review monthly financial performance for the Trade segment and stores P&Ls, investigate variances against Budget/Forecast and Prior Year and provide meaningful commentary and insights.
• Coordinate half-year and year-end audit activities, including preparation of supporting documentation and management of auditor queries.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, Group policies, financial controls and reporting requirements.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, reporting quality, automation and control effectiveness.
• Provide accounting advice, financial analysis and support to business stakeholders.
• Lead, coach and develop a Financial Accountant, ensuring high-quality outputs and effective succession planning.

Qualifications

You are a technically strong accounting professional with a passion for continuous improvement and business partnering.