Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant - 6 Month Contract

Company: Perigon Group Pty Limited Location: Melbourne VIC Work Type: Contract Work Setting: Onsite

Perigon Group Pty Limited seeks a Financial Accountant for a 6-month initial contract. This role is within a dynamic, fast-growing manufacturing business, working collaboratively within a close-knit Finance team. The position is crucial for delivering accurate monthly reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and supporting a clean audit outcome.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate month-end results, encompassing provisioning for stock held with wholesalers, unprocessed transactions, pricing variance calculations, and distribution fee calculations.
• Review and validate wholesaler sales and inventory movement data to ensure reporting accuracy and identify meaningful trends.
• Calculate and process monthly distribution fee rebates, including invoice preparation and product-level allocations.
• Support and maintain Power BI reporting, collaborating with BI teams to ensure data integrity and timely delivery.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, investigate and resolve variances, and provide accurate information to support audit processes.
• Maintain up-to-date process documentation, contribute to continuous improvement projects, and provide ad hoc reporting and finance support as required.

About You:

• Possess 3+ years of experience as a Financial Accountant.
• Experience within FMCG or a similar fast-paced manufacturing environment is ideal.
• CA or CPA qualification is required.
• Demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including proficiency with large data sets, PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and filters, along with broader Office 365 proficiency.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent qualification.
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues independently.
• Possess solid technical accounting knowledge and the ability to manage recurring tasks autonomously.
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset and be adaptable in a fast-paced team environment.
• Possess excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with financial systems and reporting tools such as Power BI is required.

What's On Offer:

• A supportive, values-driven team culture within a dynamic, fast-growing business.
• A genuine focus on professional development and internal mobility.
• An autonomous working environment that supports ownership and accountability.
• Access to structured leadership development and mentoring programs.
• Confidential wellbeing and EAP support services.

Apply Now:

To express interest in this opportunity, please apply via the link provided. Alternatively, contact Sam Liu at Perigon Group for a confidential discussion.