Assistant Management Accountant – Logistics

·        Great development opportunity.

·        Permanent full time role with half day Fridays.

·        Based in Berkeley Vale on the Central Coast of NSW.

The Role

This role will assist the management accounting function of the business in providing the financial support required for managers to make informed business decisions and to effectively manage their area of responsibility.

Key responsibilities

·        Preparation of regular financial performance monitoring and variance reporting related to Delivery and Warehousing for AU & NZ.

·        Calculating and maintaining freight charge accuracy vs rate cards.

·        Assisting with preparation of business cases and logistic costs impacts.

·        Supporting changes to the ERP system.

·        Logistics invoice processing for domestic and export carriers.

·        Provide training on invoice processing for annual intern.

·        Assisting with preparation of annual financial forecasts and projections for AU & NZ Logistics.

·        Assisting with annual budget preparation to agreed timelines for AU & NZ Logistics.

·        Working collaboratively across departments to prepare and assist in reviewing proposals to support management in achieving their objectives.

·        Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience

·        Tertiary qualification in business/commerce with a major in accounting.

·        Completing or desire to complete CPA, CA or equivalent qualification.

·        1+ year(s) practical experience in a similar role.

·        Advanced Excel skills.

·        Strong customer focus and team orientation.

·        Excellent organisation and time management skills.

·        Good attention to detail.

·        Experience in an FMCG environment would be advantageous but not essential.

About Sanitarium & Our Culture

Sanitarium believes in the potential of every Australian to live well.  That’s why everything we do – from the foods we create, to our role in the community and how we care and develop our staff – is guided by this philosophy. We are Australian owned, and we are also proud to produce some of Australia’s’ most loved products from the favourite Aussie breakfast cereal Weet-Bix, to the nutritious on-the-go liquid breakfast drink UP&GO and the category leader in non-dairy milks, So Good. Not only do we have great products, but we have great teams behind them.  We love what we do, we’re constantly evolving and, where there’s a chance to learn or try something new, we roll up our sleeves.  There’s never a dull moment! We are an organisation driven by our mission, vision, and values.

At Sanitarium we acknowledge that for us to be truly successful and sustainable our people, our values and our philosophy need to be at the forefront of what we do. We are passionate about fostering an environment in which you can flourish and grow, where you feel valued and know that you can make a difference.

The Benefits

·        Half-day Fridays.

·        Access to a range of workplace health and wellbeing initiatives including an onsite gym.

·        Continuous learning and development opportunities.

·        Staff store and canteen.

·        Collaborative and approachable culture.

The Recruitment Process

We are shortlisting and interviewing candidates as applications are received. The selection process will include interviews, online and functional testing as well as Police, medical and reference checking.