Assistant Accountant (Contract)

Company description:

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in 55 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? Nearly 35,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Job description:

Job Location: ​Sydney​

Sydney

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

About the Role:

As an assistant accountant, you will be supporting the Finance Administration team with key finance processes, including Record to Report (R2R), Procure to Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (O2C), and Process Compliance.

Main Responsibilities:

Record to Report (RTR)

• Assist in the preparation of monthly reports and annual financial statements.
• Support journal entries, accruals, general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Assist with regular submissions, e.g., tax, statistical data etc., to government authorities

Procure to Pay (PTP)

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable transactions.
• Support vendor onboarding and compliance with procurement policies.

Order to Cash (OTC)

• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Assist in SAPTM reconciliations
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing issues.
• Assist in credit checks and customer master data maintenance.

Process Compliance

• Perform monthly purchases cut-off testing to validate if SAP record are timely updated

• Perform monthly 3-way checking for selected samples (verify PO vs. evidence of goods/ services received vs. invoice qty/ prices)

• Perform annual contract repository monitoring checking to validate if contracts are duly uploaded in designated folder in accordance with Contract Policy

Others

• Perform additional responsibilities and tasks assigned, which may extend beyond the scope of the duties outlined above.

Who we are looking for:

Candidate Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SAP is a must
• Strong foundation in accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail with accuracy and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Experience in liaising with external auditor is a plus

Why Ferrero?

At Ferrero, we believe in empowering our people to grow. You'll be part of a collaborative team in an inclusive culture that supports innovation, development, and a love of what we do. If you're ready to build your career with one of the world's most respected FMCG companies, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to make an impact with Ferrero? Apply today and start your journey with a company that's committed to excellence, growth, and delicious possibilities.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you'll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.