About this role
<p><span style="color:#001b3f">We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.</span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:24.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About the Unit</b></H2> </div><div><p><span>Established in 1996, Yara Australia is a trusted leader in crop nutrition, supporting the nation’s diverse and dynamic farming sector. We provide high-quality specialty fertilizers and biostimulant solutions. With our head office in Brisbane and sales representation across all states, we maintain a strong national presence. Through a commitment to sustainable agriculture, we focus on innovation, strategic partnerships, and promoting best-practice crop nutrition to help growers respond to the challenges of a changing climate.</span></p> <p> </p> <p>We are seeking an experienced hands-on Financial Management Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for month-end close activities, consolidated statutory and tax reporting and all other parent company responsibilities, inventory accounting, compliance reporting, and supporting finance transformation projects. The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent systems experience, and advanced Excel and analytical skills. The role is based in Brisbane and will report to the Finance Manager, Yara Australia. </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:24.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>Summary of Duties </strong></p> <ul> <li>Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes and reporting accurately within deadlines</li> <li>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger analysis</li> <li>In charge of standalone and consolidated statutory financial reports preparation and ASIC lodgement and external audit requirements</li> <li>Monitor and Manage Cashflow, Investment transactions and Financing activities</li> <li>Manage taxation and compliance obligations, including: <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li>BAS/GST reporting</li> <li>PAYG withholding reporting</li> <li>Payroll tax</li> <li>Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)</li> <li>Prepare and coordinate annual income tax reporting and supporting schedules</li> <li>Corporate consolidated income tax compliance and tax return preparation</li> <li>Liaise with external tax advisors on annual income tax matters</li> <li>Other regulatory lodgements as required</li> </ul> </li> <li>Monitor inventory accounting accuracy and investigate variances</li> <li>In charge of / supervise supplier invoicing process and timely payment</li> <li>In charge of business insurance administration, including policy renewals, documentation, and coordination with brokers and internal stakeholders, Support insurance accounting, reconciliations, and claims management as required</li> <li>Supervise government compliance reports, including ABS, Payment terms reporting…</li> <li>Support finance and business projects, including system implementations and functional currency changes.</li> <li>Assist with process improvements, automation initiatives, and internal control enhancement</li> <li>Liaise with internal stakeholders, auditors, tax advisors, and external authorities</li> <li>And other ad hoc tasks as required by management</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Policies and Procedures </strong></p> <p>Follow all company Policies and Procedures</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Budget</strong></p> <p>Support Budgeting process</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Human Resources</strong></p> <ul> <li>Comply to Yara’s Code of Conduct policies and procedures and the Yara Compliance Program</li> <li>Show initiative and steer self-development.</li> <li>Show active participation in all scheduled training and apply these skills back in the workplace</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Organisational Development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Conduct training as required.</li> <li>Development of individual team members to achieve personal and organizational growth</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:24.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Profile</b></H2> </div><div><p><u>Qualifications </u> </p> <p>Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline</p> <p>CPA or CA qualified</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Experience</u>: </p> <p>Minimum 7+ years’ experience in senior financial accountant role, previous manager/supervisor experience is a plus</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Proficiency:</u> </p> <p>Strong knowledge of Australian accounting standards and taxation requirements</p> <p>Experience with financial consolidation and ERP systems (e.g. HFM and other accounting systems)</p> <p>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis</p> <p>Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability</p> <p>Good analytical and communication skills</p> <p>Experience in manufacturing, inventory accounting, or FMCG environment will be highly regarded</p> <p>Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment</p> <p>Strong sense of ownership and accountability with a proactive approach to problem solving</p> <p>Self-motivated, hands-on, and accountable with strong problem-solving capability</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Desirable: </u> </p> <p>Experience in system implementation or finance transformation projects</p> <p>Exposure to multinational or complex business environments</p> <p>Big 4 experiences are considered advantageous for this role</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Languages: </u> </p> <p>Fluent English is essential</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline">Additional requirements</span></p> <ul> <li>Excellent communication, planning and organisation skills.</li> <li>Open and positive attitude and able to communicate and interact well with/in different cultures and disciplines</li> <li>Team player, self-motivated, adaptable and committed.</li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:24.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Information</b></H2> </div><div><p>The role will be based in Brisbane and local employment benefits will apply.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Contact details</b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Apply no later than</b></H2> </div><div><p>Apply before or on 8 July 2026</p></div></div></div><p><span style="color:#001b3f"><strong>Knowledge grows through differences</strong></span><br><span style="color:#001b3f">Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks. </span></p> <p><span style="color:#001b3f">As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.</span></p>