Senior Accountant (9 month Fixed Term Contract)

Senior Accountant (9 month Fixed Term Contract)

Company: Miele ANZ Location: Hawthorn East Work type: contract Remote/on-site: remote

Miele, a family-run company and global market leader in premium domestic appliances, is driven by a commitment to continuous improvement and a superior working environment. This dedication fosters personal and professional growth for all employees, from apprentices to managers. Join over 23,000 Miele colleagues worldwide who contribute to enhancing our products and expanding our innovation leadership.

About Your Workplace

Miele’s Finance team is undergoing a significant transformation with the implementation of SAP S/4HANA. As a Senior Accountant on a fixed-term contract, you will be instrumental in maintaining business continuity, supporting core accounting functions, and contributing to system and process enhancements. This is a hands-on, dynamic role for an individual who thrives in change, enjoys problem-solving, and values cross-organisational collaboration.

Your Responsibilities

• Financial reporting: Support monthly and quarterly reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.
• Month-end close: Perform reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Audit & compliance: Assist with year-end statutory reporting, audit processes, and tax compliance activities.
• Inventory & fixed assets: Support accounting, controls, and reconciliations for inventory and fixed asset registers.
• Systems & ERP support: Contribute to SAP S/4HANA implementation activities, testing, and system improvements.
• Process improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, controls, and reporting timelines.
• Business partnering: Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to provide insights and support decision-making.

What We Are Looking For

• Must-have:
• CA/CPA qualification with post-qualified experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of Australian and New Zealand accounting and tax requirements.
• Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Nice-to-have:
• Experience with large ERP systems (SAP, S/4HANA, AS400 or similar).
• Exposure to system implementations or transformation projects.
• Experience with inventory and fixed asset accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.

Our Benefits

• Hybrid working that blends flexibility and connection: 2 Work From Home days, 2 flexible office days, plus a Wednesday company connection day.
• Quarterly Life Leave – one paid day each quarter to recharge.
• Personal development and career opportunities.
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing programs, including annual flu vaccinations, employee assistance program, and holistic support.