Woolworths

Accountant

• Join our high performing and innovative FSS team
• 12 month Fixed Term Contract
• Based in our Gepps Cross Support office in Adelaide

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Welcome to the Finance Team 

As one of the largest Finance functions in Corporate Australia we provide opportunities across Corporate Finance, Shared Services, Commercial Finance, Capital Management, Financial Control, Operations Finance, Project Finance, M&A and Strategy and Planning.

We operate in a fast paced, nimble environment with professionals who work collaboratively to achieve market leading outcomes. Our point of difference is that we are part of Australia’s largest retailer allowing us to provide unparalleled career opportunities. The Woolworths Group Finance team is positioned to support change and continuous improvement across the business whilst continually focusing on providing excellent customer experiences to key stakeholders.

The Opportunity

We have a 12 month fixed term contract opportunity for an Accountant to join our Finance Shared Service team reporting into the Accounting Manager.

This role partners with New Zealand stakeholders from NZ Distribution center (DC) Business Partners, Commercial Managers to Financial Controllers. The role is focused on inventory and the costs to the DC and getting stock to the stores. 

What you’ll do

• Own the end-to-end accounting process, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks, required journal entries, and adjustments by set deadlines.
• Support financial reporting by providing timely and insightful Profit & Loss results and Balance Sheet insights to finance teams and business partners.
• Take full ownership of the quality and timeliness of Balance Sheet reconciliations, adhering to guidelines.
• Manage stakeholder relations by professionally and promptly resolving business partner queries and actively participating in engagement sessions to collaborate on improvements.
• Assist with the half-yearly preparation of notes to the Woolworths Financial Statements, meeting all soft and hard close deliverables and timelines.
• Support a wide variety of process improvement initiatives and strategies, including performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system changes.
• Drive initiatives and strategies for continual improvement of processes in area of responsibility - including where impacts or changes may be required across other teams.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team and promote a consistent "way of working" across the team.

What you’ll bring

• You will have a finance related degree with a CA or CPA qualification (or studying towards)
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, exposure in retail/large corporate will be advantageous
• Expertise in reconciling complex accounts, including bank statements, general ledger accounts, and intercompany transactions.
• Understanding and practical application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Strong experience using financial systems in a commercial environment e.g. Google Suite, SAP, BPC, GCP and Excel
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide insights for decision-making.
• Curiosity and confidence to challenge processes and ways of thinking.
• Strong business partnering skills.

What you’ll experience

• A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams.
• High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities. 
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.  
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ 

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.