Financial Accountant

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join our team in a fixed term role. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leading retailer and get exposure to the wider Wesfamers business and our ways of working.

 This is a fixed term contract role ending May 29th 2026.

What you’ll be doing  

• Support delivering monthly group reporting for Kmart Group.
• Ensuring all assigned journals, accruals, reconciliations and reports are prepared in accordance with the Wesfarmers group reporting requirements in a timely manner.
• Month-end processing including capex and project reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and off-charging as required.
• Participate in project work, including implementation of strategic projects. 
• Gain exposure to the preparation of half yearly statutory reporting deliverables, including impairment testing and key audit deliverables.
• Preparation of survey/statistics information and insurance renewal materials.
• Identify risks and opportunities for the business.
• Update projects, systems and policies as required.

To be successful in this role you’ll have: 

• 2-3 years’ experience in a mid-large scale corporate business with a good understanding of accounting principles
• Experience with financial reporting
• Proficiency in the use of Financial Systems (i.e. SAP), including completing ledger reconciliations
• Professional accounting qualification (CA or CPA) or near completion
• Strong computer software skills, including advanced knowledge and use of Excel
• Ability to drive improvements and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional customer focus
• Advanced problem solving and analytical skills

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings 
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!  
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances  
• A dynamic learning and support program 
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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