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Your role at Clorox:
The role of the Financial Accountant - ANZ is to ensure that the accuracy of the information provided in the financial statements is of the highest level, to provide assistance in the preparation of timely financial statements, and generally assist in financial systems support for the function. Ensure all financial controls are functioning effectively.
In this role, you will:

General Ledger

• Monitor the integrity of financial transactions: Run month end reports to ensure all relevant transactions have been posted through to the GL, and any unposted batches are corrected in a timely manner. Ensure all balance sheet clearing accounts are zero at month end, and any major mispostings are tracked backed to the source module and corrected. Control monthly standing journal listing.
• Preparation of monthly standing and miscellaneous journals and input into GL. Ensure all journal support is filed for future reference.
• Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring any discrepancies are investigated and corrections made, if required, in a timely manner and appropriate supporting documentation is provided
• Agree intercompany confirmations with other Clorox entities by required deadlines. All intercompany entries completed as required.
• Provide assistance and support with preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in local and Corporate systems (e.g. HFM; CIFIN) ensuring all deadlines are met as per timetables.
• Glad joint venture & TM reporting - assistance with quarterly and annual Glad joint venture reporting (actual and forecasting) requirements.
• Provide assistance with any other financial reporting requests as and when required by the ANZ office or US Head office.

Tax

• Preparation of indirect tax returns (FBT/ GST/ PAYE/NRTW) for review by Accounting Controls Manager.
• Reconcile ATO/IRD statement of accounts for FBT/GST/PAYE/NRWT taxes, to ensure all payments have been allocated to correct periods and tax types.
• Ensure Clorox is in compliance with local tax laws and regulations. Keep up to date with legislation changes and ensure any changes are implemented on time.
• Preparation of Corporate tax and transfer pricing reporting for review by Accounting Controls Manager.
• Assist with yer end tax calculation queriers and journals.

Trade Spend\Wall Street accruals

• Assist with reconciling major trade spend accounts along with Wall Street (Advertising & Sales Promotional spend). Assist with accruals as required on amonthly basis, and highlighting any issues on a monthly basis with management.

Fixed asset management and reporting

• Review of capital expenditure request form, on the receipt of a capital expenditure proposal form. Ensure the appropriate authority levels (as per the authority schedule) have approved the capital expenditure before any expenditure has commenced. Advise the project owner once approval has been granted, along with the Capex number to code all relevant invoices to. Provide monthly update on project spend against the approval amount to the project manager. Ensure all invoices have been allocated against the correct project by working with the project manager to review copies of all invoices before the project is capitalised. Ensure completed fixed asset projects are capitalised in the fixed asset registers the month following completion.
• Complete the input form to enter new assets into the fixed asset registers and apply the appropriate accounting rates as per corporate policy and tax depreciation rates as per local tax authority. Complete transfer from completed projects from WIP to fixed assets.
• Ensure all new assets have an appropriate identification number for tracking, and any movement of assets between departments is subsequently recorded.
• Ensure all paper work is completed for asset disposals with appropriate sign-off as per company fixed asset policy and update fixed asset registers.
• Run monthly depreciation for accounting and tax. Post accounting depreciation entry.
• Run fixed asset and capital expenditure reports (accounting and tax) and file.
• Each quarter perform a cycle count test based on a sample of assets. Review with relevant department managers. Investigate any discrepancies and adjust fixed asset register and general ledger as required.
• Fixed Asset cycle count.

Assist in preperation of monthly financial results, variance analysis.
Ensure that documentation pertaining to all accounting procedures and controls associated with General Ledger, Accounts Receivable. Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets are accurate and updated.
Assist with Concur query management and resolution.
Assist with PTRS lodgement.
Project management as required – process improvemen, automation.
Assist with external audit including stat accounts preperation, liaise with auditors durig audit (online via portal and on site) and respond to follow up queries in timely manner.
Sarbanes (SOX) quarterly certifications and annual self testing in WDesk.
Assist with any other internal control requirements/reporting.
Assist with stocktakes at third party

Other Scope Factors:

• Provide support to ANZ finance team as required
• Other reporting and compliance work as delegated by Accounting Controls Manager – ANZ
• To adhere to and promote the company Health and Safety Policy, including observation of safety practices and safety rules.

What we look for:

Years and Type of Experience:

• A minimum of five years accounting experience in financial accounting role.
• NetSuite ERP System experience.
• Exposure to foreign currency reporting

Skills and Abilities

• Exposure to overseas reporting and a high level of competence in Excel.
• Attention to detail should be readily apparent and supported by strong organisational skills with the desire to be an effective communicator and team player.

Education Level/Degree:

• Degree in Accounting

CPA / CA

Workplace type:
Hybrid
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.
At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives
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Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

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