Accountant

• Oversight and management of Assets Under Construction (AUC)
• Investigate project expenditures and provide strategic insights into the capitalization of projects and optimize capitalization processes
• Monitor selected business areas
• Perform meticulous balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage queries from various Business Units to ensure financial accuracy
• Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Close monthly results for Business Units
• Prepare critical Financial Statement Analysis notes for Half-Year and Full-Year reporting
• Support the wider team in driving continuous process improvements
• End to end process ownership
• Supporting timely and insightful reporting of the profit & loss results, balance sheet insights to respective finance teams / business partners
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are prepared effectively inline with the Balance Sheet Reconciliation Guidelines
• Resolution of business partner queries in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain stakeholder relationships through attendance of regular meetings / engagement sessions
• Assist with the preparation of notes to the Woolworths Financial Statements
• Drive initiatives and strategies for continual improvement of processes in area of responsibility
• Support a wide variety of projects and process improvements that are underway across the team

• Finance related degree
• CA or CPA qualification (or studying towards)
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• 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
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively present financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong business partnering skills with an ability to grow and establish new or extended customer base

Exposure in retail/large corporate

• Hybrid working model
• High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline
• 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
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands
• A robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work