Financial Accountant

Job Description

People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we're proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love and live every day. From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers and our planet.

Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex ®., Huggies ®., VIVA, U by Kotex ®., Poise ®., Depend ®. brands improve the lives of people around the world.
Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About the Opportunity:
The role will work closely with the Financial Controller to oversee financial services executed by offshore teams, ensuring financial data integrity and accuracy in reporting. Carry out financial governance review and analysis, maintaining strong financial controls and low risk balance sheet. Expert in US & AU GAAP, partnering offshore & outsource teams to prepare statutory reports and liaise with external Auditors to finalise Statutory Audits.

Work closely with the business & rest of finance to ensure financial results are presented accurately & in compliance to Kimberly-Clark Corporate financial Instructions (CFI) and US GAAP requirements.

Manage Free Cash Flow forecasting, reporting and drive initiatives to deliver on cash targets. The role will also participate in projects and partner Kimberly Clark’s Global Business Services to continuously improve and deliver best in class financial services.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

Financial reporting & governance
Maintain integrity of our financial statements, ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place in accordance with the CFIs.
Regular engagement with broader finance & business units to ensure compliance to financial controls. Conduct post-month balance sheet review, identifying and actioning any aged or risk items
CFI, US & AU GAAP interpretation & accounting advice. Lead the review &
implementation of any new or revised accounting standards
Liaise with GBS & outsourced partners in the preparation and reporting of Statutory Accounts consistent with local accounting standards & regulatory requirements including engagement with external auditors

Working capital

Prepare Free Cash Flow budget & forecast. Coordinate review and submission
Analyse monthly & YTD actual results, identify key drivers vs forecast. Prepare & publish monthly Free cash flow report
Partner the business on working capital (AR, Inventory & AP) optimisation initiatives, track progress & report
Partner with GBS on DSO initiatives. Ensure timely collection, efficient claims clearing, and disputes management to deliver on target. Assist to escalate matters with the business where additional support is needed

Cash, Treasury and Risk Management

Local contact point with Treasury and bankers
Handle all local insurance related matters including group submissions
Partner with 3rd Party insurance brokers to ensure Insurance requirements for the business are met. Initiate quarterly review with the broker to be across any workers compensation risk and get regular industry & regulatory updates. Manage claims against general insurance

Projects

Assist with specific projects as needed to ensure financial controls and accounting treatment are considered. Participate in system user acceptance testing when required

Knowledge/ Experience:

Professional accountancy qualification or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Minimum 6 - 8 years’ relevant business experience in accounting
Good appreciation and understanding of US & local accounting standards, practices and procedures
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills necessary to maintain good working relationship with senior management and other functions within KC
Excellent written and verbal communications
Excellent Excel skills for reporting and analysis purposes. Ability to perform data and statistical analysis to spot trends and anomalies
Strong problem solving & influencing skills
Good knowledge of ERP tools (preferably SAP)

What’s On Offer:
Our Kimberly-Clark employees receive a competitive salary and incentives as well as access to a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health & well-being activities, volunteering leave and much more.

About You:
You’re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fuelled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

To Be Considered:
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly.

In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands and culture - Kimberly-Clark Corporation.
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Primary Location

North Sydney Office

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time