Head of Corporate Accounting

Enrich Your Everyday

At Accolade Wines, our purpose is to enrich everyday moments through our amazing wine brands. It goes without saying  that everything we do as an organisation and as individuals is in service of fulfilling this purpose.
 

As one of the world’s leading wine companies, our award-winning portfolio includes loved brands such as Hardys, Grant  Burge, St Hallett, House of Arras, Petaluma, Banrock Station, Mud House, Jam Shed, Tatachilla, Brookland Valley and  many more.
 

The driving force behind our business is our people, their expertise, their passion and their professionalism. With over 1,400 dedicated employees in Australia, the UK, Europe, Asia, South Africa, New Zealand and North and South America, it is our teamwork that sets us apart.
 

Role Details

This role reports to the General Manager Corporate Finance and has 2 direct reports.

Your Key Accountabilities

•    Oversee process for preparation of the annual financial statements.
•    Preparation of Board reporting on key financial accounting matters and Board meetings. 
•    Develop and oversee regular reporting of key financial positions.
•    Review and document financial accounting positions taken (Goodwill, intangibles, leases, hedge accounting etc)
•    Responsible for Corporate Services segment result, including reporting of actual versus budget.
•    Oversee budget process for Corporate Services segment, including business partnering with IT, HR, legal and global brands
•    Oversee the process for preparation of quarterly lender reporting
•    Oversee financial accounting close for all Accolade entities (globally) and consolidation.
•    Review key month end reporting items, including balance sheet, one time schedule.
•    Coordinate actuarial valuations for the defined benefit super fund and oversee accounting for the plan.
•    Lead the quarterly balance sheet review process. 
•    Review global financial accounting policies, procedures and narratives. Review quarterly internal control testing for Corporate Finance.
 

Other Accountabilities Include

•    Present accounting/functional updates when required.
•    Ensuring all authority levels are adhered to and comply with external and internal audit procedures.
•    Ensure accounting policies are complied with.
•    Manage relationships with auditors including response to and follow up of Performance Improvements identified.
 

Your Knowledge and Skills

Behavioural

•    Good planning and prioritising capability
•    Ability to work to deadlines
•    Strong written & verbal communication
•    Team leadership
•    Teamwork and co-operation
•    High level analytical skills
 

Functional

•    Proficient in Microsoft Excel
•    Problem solving capability
•    Advanced technical accounting knowledge
•    Understanding of internal financial controls
•    Proficient in JDE, Insight. 

•    Minimum 8+ years experience working in an accounting function
•    Management of a team
•    Experience in Board report writing and experience in presenting to key stakeholders
•    Demonstrated knowledge of accounting standards and their application
•    Experience in preparing financial statements and audit management

Essential Qualifications

•    Member of ICAA or CPA

Physical and Other Requirements

•    Ability and willingness to travel if required

Our Company Values

•    Ownership
•    Focus
•    Innovate
•    Results
•    Leadership