Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.
The Role
Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking a senior Accountant to join our APAC Finance team as Financial Reporting Accountant. We are flexible for this role to be based out of either Brisbane (Northgate) or Sydney (Erskine Park). Reporting to the Finance Manager you will be responsible for delivering accurate and compliant financial reporting through strong governance aligned with SOX, IFRS, and AASB standards, while managing internal controls and liaising with auditors and key stakeholders. This role would suit a first mover from public practice or a commercial accountant that enjoys technical financial accounting. You would be joining a global company in the rewarding veterinary industry while enjoying exciting career paths in a large finance team
Your responsibilities will include –
- Providing financial governance processes, including the alignment of internal controls, risk management, and compliance initiatives to support accurate and reliable financial reporting.
- Preparation of daily cash flow monitoring and forecasting as well as periodic reporting.
- Preparation of financial statements for statutory compliance, and management of audit work.
- Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and half-yearly statutory and regulatory reports.
- Completion and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Preparation of Monthly payroll reporting.
- Preparation and compilation of detailed audit working papers as requested by the CFO and Group Financial Controller; acting as a key liaison with external auditors.
- Assisting Financial Accounting team with month-end deliverables
About You
Ideally you will display –
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/Commerce coupled with CA/CPA qualifications.
- Demonstrated minimum five years experience in a technical financial accounting/reporting role.
- Experience within an international, complex organisation and exposure to IFRS or Sarbanes Oxley reporting requirements.
- Advanced skills in MS Excel and ERP systems.
- Well developed interpersonal skills with an ability to adapt your communication to suit different internal stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data.
- A positive, proactive attitude with a focus on seeking out continuous improvement opportunities.
Why Join Us?
At Covetrus, we’re proud of our family friendly culture and respectful workplace. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from like-minded persons from all walks of life. Covetrus team members are eligible to access a suite of fantastic benefits, to help them look after themselves, their family and their beloved pets. These include –
- Generous discounts on our range of animal health food & enrichment products.
- Access to Perkbox/Boost apps for discounts on everyday shopping & amazing health & wellbeing resources.
- Additional leave benefits – annual birthday leave, paid parental leave, & the option to purchase additional leave.
- Flexible hybrid Work From Home options & dog-friendly offices (select roles and locations).
- Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Reward & recognition through our quarterly Values Awards and our Service Anniversary Awards.
- Professional development through our Leadership Development & Emerging Leadership courses.
- Access to annual flu vaccinations.
- Annual volunteer days.
Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
