The Business - Family Corporate

Koala Cherries is a progressive, horticultural leader - one of the largest Australian cherry producers, supplying both domestic and international markets. Orchards are spread over 3 Victorian regional areas. Our new offices, state of the art packing facility are located in Yarck, central Victoria, a beautiful small town close to Yea and Alexandra, and an easy 40 minute commute with no traffic lights from the regional towns of Mansfield, Seymour, Euroa and Marysville.

Our business and culture are built under a core set of values, centred around “treating people with respect”. The company in its

80th year are proud producers of premium grade cherries and expereincing increasing demand for this popular fruit.

Undergoing significant expansion, we require great people to transition this next phase of our business, this role presents genuine opportunities for career advancement.

We are part of the horticultural sector which is forecast to be the fastest growing agricultural sector to 2030, with total growth of 33.1%.

The Role - Management Accountant

Holding a key position in the Finance Team, this role reports to our Financial Controller and is supported by an experienced Accounts Manager, Accounts Payable Officer, Administration and HR Teams.

You will have a strong work ethic, passion and dedication to providing the best in accounting outcomes. You will be inquisitive, analytical and investigative by nature.

You will have the opportunity to build rapport with all our staff (farms, maintenance, logistics, sales, marketing and HR) and our vast and varied suppliers.

We utilise sophisticated software and are constantly improving our reporting procedures.

There is a genuine succession opportunity for the right candidate to be promoted to Head of Finance (subject to their suitability and experience) in a relatively short timeframe (3 to 4 years). 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Financial analysis
• Working on monthly reporting 
• Working on monthly Board reporting
• Budgeting and reforecasting
• Cash management
• Capital expenditure reporting & project analysis
• KPI reporting and analysis
• R&D return
• Working on Statutory and tax preparation to external accountants
• Seasonal reporting for winter and summer season 
• Regular review meetings with key managers
• Reconciliations 
• Fixed Asset register

Qualifications & Attributes:

About you:

• Degree level qualifications in business, finance, commerce or similar is desired
• Membership of a professional accounting body (CA or CPA or equivalent) is desired
• 5 years+ experience in accounting role/s is essential
• Advanced Excel skills and financial systems experience is essential
• Excellent communication skills is essential
• Seek to achieve the best in business outcomes and be continually looking for opportunities to improve 
• Attention to detail and strong record keeping is essential.
• Integrity, accuracy and confidentiality are also essential.
• Love working in a team environment is essential.

What We Offer:

For the successful candidate we offer a great professional work culture and a competitive salary.

The role is based at our comfortable corporate Head Office in Yarck.

You may have made a recent tree change and set up home ‘among the gum trees’ during the pandemic. This is a golden opportunity to complete the relocation while transitioning your career and abandoning the CBD commute forever!

We are a team of really motivated, honest people who love our work and culture, so finding people who understand our values and fit the culture is vital. 

Full on-the-job training will be provided until full transition / hand over of the role is completed with confidence.

For a confidential discussion you are welcome to discuss your interest in our role with our HR Manager, Vicki Kennedy on her mobile 0438380113.