About Us
With more than 20,000 employees working in over 550 stores across Australia, Chemist Warehouse is Australia's leading retail pharmacy group and a highly recognized brand. We are expanding internationally into China, Ireland, New Zealand, Dubai, and more exciting markets.
About The Role
We are seeking a driven and analytical Financial Accountant with a curious mindset, capable of achieving commercial outcomes efficiently. You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial results for over 500 Australian stores, including period-end accounting, data analysis, and business support, while driving process improvements.
This position is based at our Head Office in Preston, with a 4-day in-office and 1-day remote work arrangement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Period end accounting
o Manage period-end accounting and reporting for retail stores, including General Ledger maintenance, management reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
o Conduct analytical reviews of store performance.
o Prepare monthly profit and loss statements and internal reports.
o Maintain the Chart of Accounts and general ledger accuracy.
o Support statutory financial reporting and audit processes.
2. Gathering and interpreting data
o Develop analytical skills related to business KPIs with team support.
o Respond to internal and external stakeholder queries.
o Collaborate with the team to identify and present solutions to issues.
3. Business support and continuous improvements
o Support development of processes for retail financial reporting.
o Identify opportunities for efficiency and accuracy improvements, engaging key stakeholders.
About You
* Experience suitable for a first-time mover from a professional services firm, preferably with an audit background, with 3-4 years of experience.
* Degree in Accounting or Commerce.
* CAANZ or CPA Australia qualification.
* Knowledge of current accounting standards.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
* Ability to meet strict deadlines and adapt in an agile environment.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Attention to detail and analytical mindset.
* Problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Self-motivated with good time management.
* Strong accountability and teamwork skills.
Benefits
* Employee discounts across our brands.
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
* Free flu vaccinations.
* Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and support services.
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