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Financial Accountant
Location:Warragul
Employment Type:Full Time
$110,000 – $120,000 per year + Super + Incentive
Applications Close:2/10/2025
About Modra
Modra Technology is an Australian-owned, award-winning manufacturer advancing the carpet industry with innovative automation solutions. With more than 25 years’ experience, 200+ customers across 35 countries and 400+ machines operating worldwide, Modra is profitable, cash-generative and entering its next growth phase — supported by a 2025 investment from Australian Business Growth Fund. Our values: Innovation & Excellence, Customer-Centricity, Collaboration, and “Global reach, local touch.”
The opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established and experienced Financial Accountant. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you’ll play a critical role in our global operations —owning financial control, statutory compliance and high-quality reporting while partnering closely with leaders. You’ll also provide transitional support alongside the outgoing Finance Manager to ensure continuity as we scale.
You will be responsible for;
- Month-end and reporting: Own close of the SAP general ledger; deliver accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements aligned with AASB/IFRS.
- Audit and compliance: Lead external audit and maintain robust internal controls, tax and regulatory compliance.
- Foreign exchange management and treasury: Manage foreign currency transactions and risk, including establishing and settling foreign exchange management activities.
- Business partnering: Provide clear insights to CFO, CEO and leaders across Operations, R&D and Sales; support board and governance reporting.
- Systems oversight: Optimise SAP (Business One) for accounting/reporting/audit; oversee Employment Hero and our bespoke internal ‘Hours’ system for payroll, leave and employee records; ensuring effective integrations.
- Leadership and transition: Work alongside the transitioning Finance Manager; mentor finance team members; drive process and reporting improvements.
About you
- Tertiary Qualification in Accounting/Finance/Commerce; CA/CPA (or progression).
- Senior experience in financial accounting/reporting, ideally within global manufacturing/technical environments.
- Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, tax and regulatory frameworks; proven audit management and internal controls.
- Hands-on with SAP (essential) preferably ‘Business One’; bespoke time capture systems; oversight of Employment Hero or similar HRIS/payroll.
- Experience with foreign exchange, international reporting and cross-border compliance.
- Collaborative communicator with senior stakeholders (CFO/CEO/Board); analytical, commercially astute and improvement-focused.
What success looks like (FY25)
- Timely, accurate month-end and leadership reporting.
- Seamless transition from the outgoing Finance Manager with no compliance/ reporting disruption.
- Effective oversight of SAP ‘Business One’ and Employment Hero with uplifted processes and data integrity.
- Annual audit completed with minimal adjustments; improved reporting frameworks for decision-making; strong support to CFO on board/governance reporting; tangible control, payroll accuracy and compliance improvements.
Why join Modra?
- Impact in an influencial, hands-on role at a profitable Australian manufacturer with global reach.
- Growth via systems optimisation, reporting uplift and international scale initiatives.
- Inclusive, safety-first culture that values innovation and collaboration.
How to apply
Click Apply with your CV and a brief cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria below.
Applications that do not address the KSC may not be considered. No agency referrals. Shortlisted applicants may be contacted as applications are reviewed.
Apply via seek https://www.seek.com.au/job/87288391 or below.
Key Selection Criteria (address in your cover letter)
- Experienced financial accounting/reporting experience with strong AASB/IFRS, compliance and tax capability.
- Experience managing complex global finance operations, foreign exchange management activities, cross-border reporting, and international compliance.
- Advanced systems proficiency: SAP (essential) preferably ‘Business One’ and Employment Hero or equivalent.
- Strong analysis, problem-solving and business partnering; ability to provide strategic insights to executives.
- Leadership and stakeholder skills — mentoring, collaborating with CFO/CEO/Board and external advisors.