Senior Financial Accountant

Full job description
At Koala we believe that designing better habitats leads to better lives – for our people, our planet, and the communities we’re part of. For a decade we have been perfecting our approach to furniture design; creating beautiful, flexible, innovative and sustainable products that solve the needs of real people.

Why we have this role @ Koala

We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant who will deliver financial results and reporting that meet the needs of Koala and external stakeholders.

Koala is looking for someone who is a challenger, to look at our existing processes globally and introduce best practice systems, automation and efficiencies.


What key responsibilities does this role have @ Koala?

Deliver accurate and timely financial results on a monthly basis

Prepare accurate and timely management reports on a monthly basis

Preparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations

Implement process improvements to reduce processing times and maximise efficiency

Business partnering with other areas of the business

Assisting the team with ad-hoc projects and tasks as required

Provide insights to the wider finance team and business


Ideal background...

Previous experience in a manufacturing, eCommerce or retail industry

Degree qualified in accounting and full membership of a recognised professional accounting body (CA / CPA) (or underway)

3-5 years experience in financial and management reporting or first-mover from a Chartered environment

Experience with inventory and/or overseas entities is highly regarded

Accounting experience including preparation of financial statements, complex reconciliations, management reporting and financial operations

Demonstrated experience in problem solving to improve day-to-day workflows

Ability to effectively communicate with non-finance staff

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong attention to detail

Self-motivated and forward thinking

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders

Excellent working knowledge of computer software including Excel/GSheet and ERP systems (Netsuite experience a bonus)


Treehouse Perks and Privileges…

Koala is only great when its employees are happy — and we’re one happy bunch!

Hybrid working - We’re mixing it up with ~3 days back in the Alexandria Treehouse (office) and work from bed/home (WFB)

Take a break - Generous time off - volunteer, parental, Koala life leave and more to help keep your work-life balance, balanced.

Treehouse goods - Fully stocked kitchen with an emphasis on healthy local produce, think bougie brekky, salad bar, kombucha on tap, monthly barbies and more.

Pet-friendly - The Koala Treehouse is as pet-friendly as they get!

Surprise & delight - The two-word combo at the core of everything we do. All Koalas can expect to enjoy free Koala products with ‘mates rates’ for your friends and fam.

Support & wellbeing - Our employee experience respects and embraces all families, formed, found and evolving. You’ll have access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes unlimited sessions for financial, work, relationship, family or wellbeing support.

Accelerate your career - via our Learning Management platform Juno, as well as individual and team growth budgets and dedicated days.