financial analyst.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, ensuring timely reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Conduct data analysis to support strategic decision-making and provide insights into financial trends, performance metrics, and KPIs.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting, including preparing annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance, identify variances in expenses, and support business unit performance analysis.
• Provide critical data and develop detailed financial models for management to aid in operational and strategic decisions.
• Assist with tax compliance tasks, including BAS & IAS preparation and lodgement, payroll tax, and superannuation.
• Coordinate annual audits, liaise with external auditors, and implement audit recommendations to improve financial controls.
• Manage and report on inventory, including assisting with inventory forecasting and maintaining budgeted COGS.
• Support continuous improvement in financial processes and internal controls, ensuring efficiency and compliance with policies.

Experience & Knowledge:

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within a small/medium-sized wholesale or manufacturing business.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
• Proficient in data analytics, with a solid ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) and data visualization tools
• Experience with Xero, DEAR, or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• CA/CPA qualification preferred but not essential.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.