Management Accountant - SAP & Inventory

As Management Accountant, you’ll provide management with a clear and reliable picture of how the business is performing. You'll own the monthly accounting and reporting cycle while also getting deeper into the areas that influence product margins, inventory, purchasing costs and working capital. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing monthly management accounts Managing month-end journals and adjustments Maintaining and reconciling the general ledger Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and monthly workpapers Monthly and year-to-date budget variance analysis Cash-flow forecasting and working capital monitoring BAS preparation Budgeting and forecasting Aged inventory and receivables reporting Product cost and margin analysis Inventory and procurement analysis Liaising with the external accountant for year-end accounts and tax returns Where You'll Add Real Value This is where the role goes beyond producing the monthly accounts. You'll have responsibility for the integrity of financial, inventory and costing data within the ERP system. If an inventory figure doesn't reconcile or a product cost doesn't look right, you'll be expected to dig into it. You'll investigate how the transaction has flowed through the system, identify the underlying data or process problem and work through the issue until you understand what's gone wrong. Just as importantly, you'll be able to explain what that issue means commercially in terms of margins, working capital and business performance. That's specifically what the client has identified as the profile they're looking for. SAP Experience is Essential This is one area where we need to be clear. You must have hands-on SAP experience within an accounting or finance environment. We're looking for someone who understands how transactional data moves through an ERP and ultimately impacts the financial accounts. Experience with inventory accounting and product costing, particularly within manufacturing, wholesale or distribution, will be highly regarded. A Newly Created Role You Can Make Your Own This isn't a position where you're simply stepping into someone else's established routine. You'll have an opportunity to improve finance processes, strengthen controls, improve reporting and increase confidence in the underlying ERP data. For someone who enjoys the combination of accounting, systems, data and commercial problem-solving, there's plenty here to get your teeth into. Requirements About You You'll probably describe yourself as a hands-on Management Accountant rather than someone who wants to operate purely at a high-level analytical or business-partnering level. You'll ideally bring: Strong Management Accounting experience Hands-on month-end and general ledger capability Experience preparing management accounts and supporting workpapers Strong SAP experience (SAP Business 1 highly regarded) Inventory accounting and product costing experience Strong ERP and data capability Budgeting and variance analysis experience Understanding of cash flow and working capital Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Confidence investigating discrepancies through to root cause Ability to communicate financial information clearly to management A practical, self-directed approach CA, CPA or IPA is preferred, although strong relevant experience will also be considered. Benefits Ready for the Next Step? If you're an experienced Management Accountant with strong SAP, inventory and costing experience and want a position where you can genuinely influence the quality of financial information and business decision-making, we'd like to hear from you. $140,000 - $160,000 + super + bonus, with OTE of $155,000 - $175,000. Apply now with your resume or contact us for a confidential discussion. ​ #SCR-kent-willis-2 Unlock job insights Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants About the recruiter Employer questions Your application will include the following questions: How many years of hands-on accounting experience do you have, including month-end, general ledger reconciliations and management accounts? Do you have hands-on experience using SAP in an accounting or finance role? Briefly describe how you have used SAP in your current or previous accounting roles (e.g. financial transactions, reconciliations, inventory/costing data, reporting). What level of experience do you have with inventory accounting and product costing? Have you worked in a manufacturing, wholesale or distribution business where inventory and product margins were an important part of the accounting function? If inventory or costing data in an ERP system doesn't reconcile with the financial accounts, how confident are you investigating the issue through to its root cause? Which of the following have you personally been responsible for? What is your current salary expectation, excluding superannuation? Report this job advert Be careful Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Learn how to protect yourself This is a great opportunity to build a career in the SAP FICO domain. Interested candidates looking to grow in SAP FICO are encouraged to apply. This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world SAP FICO projects.

SAP Experience is Essential This is one area where we need to be clear. You must have hands-on SAP experience within an accounting or finance environment. Experience with inventory accounting and product costing, particularly within manufacturing, wholesale or distribution, will be highly regarded. You'll ideally bring: Strong Management Accounting experience Hands-on month-end and general ledger capability Experience preparing management accounts and supporting workpapers Strong SAP experience (SAP Business 1 highly regarded) Inventory accounting and product costing experience Strong ERP and data capability Budgeting and variance analysis experience Understanding of cash flow and working capital Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Confidence investigating discrepancies through to root cause Ability to communicate financial information clearly to management A practical, self-directed approach CA, CPA or IPA is preferred, although strong relevant experience will also be considered. Benefits Ready for the Next Step? If you're an experienced Management Accountant with strong SAP, inventory and costing experience and want a position where you can genuinely influence the quality of financial information and business decision-making, we'd like to hear from you. ​ #SCR-kent-willis-2 Unlock job insights Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants About the recruiter Employer questions Your application will include the following questions: How many years of hands-on accounting experience do you have, including month-end, general ledger reconciliations and management accounts? Do you have hands-on experience using SAP in an accounting or finance role? Briefly describe how you have used SAP in your current or previous accounting roles (e.g. What level of experience do you have with inventory accounting and product costing? Have you worked in a manufacturing, wholesale or distribution business where inventory and product margins were an important part of the accounting function? If inventory or costing data in an ERP system doesn't reconcile with the financial accounts, how confident are you investigating the issue through to its root cause? Which of the following have you personally been responsible for? What is your current salary expectation, excluding superannuation? Report this job advert Be careful Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Location: Rochedale, Brisbane QLD. Employment type: Full time. Candidates with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Freshers and experienced professionals meeting the above criteria are welcome to apply. Only candidates matching the required skill set and experience level will be considered.