Senior Analyst - Accounting

Job Description
At Kraft Heinz, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an experienced Senior Analyst - Accounting to work within our Finance team. This role supports the financial reporting and consolidation of the Kraft Heinz Companies in Australia and New Zealand, most notably in the end of month, quarter and year-end financial close activities, with a mandate in delivering accurate and timely financials within stringent timelines. It plays an integral part in supporting the annual statutory audit in partnership with our external auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers.
About the role
This position requires business partnering to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. It requires problem solving, attention to detail and the ability to identify and mitigate compliance risks. A natural communicator, the senior analyst should be able to communicate effectively at all levels and to translate accounting topics to non-accounting personnel.
Key responsibilities

• Custodian of the financial statements and reports, and collaborative partner with the broader business, in providing advisory and assurance support in accounting in accordance with group policies.
• Partnering with the business and external auditors in completing the annual statutory audit and accounts in a timely manner with regulatory lodgements made within the respective regulatory deadlines.
• Preparation, review and/or analysis of monthly actuals, which may include (but not limited to) Profit & Loss analysis, leases accounting and balance sheet flux and/or commentaries.
• Timely and accurate financial reporting to internal (WHQ, EPDM zone, local management) and external teams.
• Support the extended Global Capability Center team (GCC) in all matters relating to financial accounting including (and not limited to) balance sheet reconciliations and resolving issues.
• Be the conduit between GCC and the broader business.
• Initiate and be a value-add partner in process, systems and digitization improvement projects.
• Complete and submit local regulatory reporting including Bureau of Statistics Surveys.
• Ad hoc assignment as required.
• Adhere to all company financial policies and procedures, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Completion of month-end processes and production of key internal financial statements including profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Liaise with internal and external customers to resolve queries/issues as necessary.
• Periodically assist with independent testing for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOx) certification.

What you bring

• Undergraduate degree with a major in Accounting or Finance.
• Qualified accountant (e.g., CPA, CIA or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years working experience in the accounting areas.
• Exposure to working in a large corporate or professional accounting environment.
• Has strong attention to detail and demonstrates ability to think logically.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the appropriate levels of management in both oral and written form. Communication style is clear, precise and logical.
• Ability to perform under pressure to ensure that tight deadlines are met; ability to work with other individuals within the organization to obtain information to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• A "Team Player" demonstrating aptitude for collaboration and ability to develop and foster good working relationships with other departments.
• Self-motivated, able to plan and manage own resources to accomplish set tasks.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Major ERP system exposure such BPCS/SAP.
• Knowledge of Australian accounting standards and principles.
• Knowledge of US accounting standards and principles.

Why Kraft Heinz
This is more than a Finance role - it's an opportunity to shape the future in a critical part of our business. You will join a global organization with ambitious growth plans, where your voice is valued, and your impact will be felt.
If you are looking for a role where you can bring your expertise, perspective and leadership to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!
Location(s)
Freshwater
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.