Accountant

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Ready to bring passion into your career?

A global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins Group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Its raison d’être is "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet".

Operating in more than 150 countries, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

Because our 8,000 talents are unique, we are committed to promoting diversity in all its forms.

Do you want to help write the next chapter of our story?

The Role

We are currently seeking an Accountant to join the Clarins team! This is a 12 month, fixed term contract opportunity.

This role supports end-to-end accounting for the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow projections while managing key operating accounts on a daily basis.

The successful candidate will display sound technical knowledge, and be a team player, with the ability to partner with stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile balance sheets and manage inter-company accounts.
• Oversee credit (AR) and cash management for the organization, including:
  • Managing order holds, pricing changes and reviewing credit limits.
  • Allocating payments and responding to AR inbox queries.
  • Reviewing aged debtors and DSO.
  • Processing manual credit notes.
• Prepare cash flow projections and monitor main operating accounts daily.
• Compile monthly management reports for Clarins as needed.
• Collect and analyse data for regular estimates, including accruals and provisions.
• Prepare and post month-end journals.
• Prepare tax documents such as GST lodgements and assist with submissions related to statutory reporting, including year-end financial audit, income tax filings and statistics.
• Ensure all reporting requirements are met in HFM.
• Support the Financial Controller with ad-hoc tasks as required.

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g. CPA, ACCA), preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting and finance roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

We Have

• A value led culture that supports and encourages a collaborative and innovative working environment
• Office location on the corner of King St and George St, in the heart of the CBD
• Twice per year $1,250 product allowance 
• Strong focus on individual wellbeing and access to our Employee Assistance Program 
• Annual 'Clarins College of Learning' events
• 'Day-cation' initiative - 1 paid day off each quarter separate to your annual leave
• Celebrations, and Sustainability initiatives all year round- driven by our committees
• Employee Values and Anniversary awards, recognising individual performance and tenure

If you have a curious mind, a thirst to go further and the drive to boldly take on new challenges, join us.

At Clarins Group, we believe in making life more beautiful for our employees and our customers. Inclusion and diversity are firmly grounded in our core values, which are part of our DNA. We strive to achieve inclusiveness and we foster an equal-opportunity culture where everyone can reach their full potential and do their best work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. 

To learn more about our group and our commitments to people and the planet, visit www.groupeclarins.com