Management Accountant

Join Our Mission at Outback Stores!

At Outback Stores, we are proud to be the remote retailer of choice for Aboriginal communities across Australia. Our mission is to provide a steady supply of nutritious, fresh, and affordable food while making a positive impact on health, employment, and wellbeing.

With 60 stores spanning the NT, NSW, QLD, SA, and WA, we are the fastest growing remote retailer in Australia.

We are dedicated to serving and uplifting remote communities.

We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join our Finance team in Darwin.

About the role:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate management, reporting and analysis of store finances. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business, supporting financial compliance, budgeting, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is ideal for a highly organised and motivated finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and has a passion for process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Review

• Review and report on store financial performance in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct profit and loss variance analysis.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform stocktake and gross profit analysis.
• Review and lodge BAS, IAS and PAYG obligations.
• Review store payroll and superannuation.
• Review store payroll and superannuation.
• Review insurance claims prior to lodgement.
• Review and approve weekly payment runs.
• Review month-end AP, AR and cash reports.
• Assist with the preparation and monitoring of store budgets.

Financial Management & Compliance

• Prepare store board reports within required deadlines.
• Manage the store Directors Reporting process.
• Reconcile and manage Community Benefit Account (CBA) reporting.
• Liaise with banks and coordinate new account setups.
• Coordinate year-end audit requirements with auditors.
• Assist with audit queries and documentation.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Mentor and support Assistant Accountants.
• Provide leadership support to Accounting Officers when required.
• Assist with the implementation of SAGE projects and process improvements.
• Train finance team members on new systems and procedures.
• Maintain and improve finance policies and procedures.
• Complete monthly and quarterly management reports.
• Support broader finance team activities as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Formal accounting qualifications.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar accounting or finance role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience preparing and interpreting financial reports.
• The ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Desirable Experience

• Management or team leadership experience.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Financial reporting and cashflow management.
• Audit or taxation experience.
• Procedure development and process improvement.
• Experience using SAGE or similar ERP systems.
• Small project management experience.

Outback Stores offers an experience like no other and the opportunity to make a positive difference in remote communities of Australia.  With competitive salary options and ability to offer not-for-profit salary packaging facility, apply and kick start your career with Outback Stores today!

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you are highly encouraged to apply.