Commercial Accountant

at  Metcash

JOINING THE METCASH FAMILY

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.
Being part of something bigger means you’re part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.

ABOUT US

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company.
We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.
We’re dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don’t hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

• Manage the month-end accounting and reporting process including the review of monthly P&Ls.
• Responsible for customer rebates and maintenance of rebate register. Business expense management as well as monitoring key internal control systems.
• Assist the Commercial Manager and senior management with executing the strategic planning and ensuring business process review and improvement.
• Identify key data sources, both internal and external, analysis and insight generation to inform key decision processes for commercial activities
• Assist the Commercial Manager with the budget development, forecasts and strategic planning processes
• Provide support for the preparation of ad hoc reports as required by the business
• Act as the central reference point for Accounts Payable management and assist with Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable related queries

You’re Likely a Match If

• Degree qualified (Accounting) and working towards CPA / CA
• Demonstrated experience within an accounting, analytical or related commercial role with previous FMCG / Liquor / Warehouse and Distribution experience is highly desirable
• Advance system skills including Excel & Access
• Data visualization experience, ideally PowerBI would be desirable