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The Clorox Company Assistant Management Accountant in Sydney Olympic Park, Australia
Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=cloroxistheplace&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7079847624048001024)
Your role at Clorox:
The role assists the Management Accountant in providing services to various functions across the organization, predominantly to Finance, Product Supply Group and Marketing. Key areas of focus for this role include internal as well as external reporting requirements - inventory and warehouse reporting, product costings, systems maintenance, cost savings, Budgeting and Forecasting for TDC, SOX and audit requirements and supporting P&A team in any ad-hoc work.
The Assistant Management Accountant is also required to attend various internal meetings and is expected to be able to communicate to various levels of management to help drive meaningful commercial outcomes by providing insight on various matters that impact TDC and process improvements.
In this role, you will:
- Maintain data integrity of inventory master in NetSuite (ERP) and other systems:
Set up and maintaining inventory codes (i.e., inventory, Assembly Items, packaging and marketing products)
Set up and review of Bill of Materials for manufacturing products. Determine correct labour cost as part of the BOM.
Ensuring critical fields are correct and comply with the inventory creation guide
Analyzing inventory valuation, investigating errors and providing solutions. Ensure the integrity of the inventory values
Monthly inventory reconciliation and analysis between reporting systems
Assist the Management accountant with the monitoring of obsolete stock and slow-moving products
Maintenance of product master data in Forecasting system (i.e., Adaptive)
Month-end preparation, reconciliation and analysis of key GL accounts and journals. This includes but is not limited to manufacturing overheads, shipping on cost, FX & PPV variance and fixed warehousing expenses, complete tracking at shipment level.
Prepare the pack for actuals and forecast for the Glad Joint Venture to discuss with the Management Accountant (quarterly)
Work with the Warehouse Manager to ensure audit and reporting requirements are satisfied. Prepare adjustments in NetSuite as required (i.e., quantity variances, inventory variances, write-offs). Complete monthly WMS variances vs GL in collaboration with the Warehouse Manager. Explain variances that impact the P&L.
Business partner with the Global Strategic Sourcing Group, Sales and Marketing Team to prepare costings of new products as well as analysis of current costs for opportunity and cost savings assessments
Load actual, forecast and budget data into various systems monthly / quarterly / annually with post checks performed
Assist the Management Accountant & P&A Manager with the preparation of Quarterly Forecasts, Annual Budget and LRP Process. Key areas include product costing, manufacturing overheads, and costing variance analysis
Systems maintenance for Power BI, NetSuite, Essbase and new Planning tool. This includes product, scenario, new customers, new hierarchy creation.
Assist the Management Accountant & P&A Manager with any ad-hoc work including audits
What we look for:
Management reporting experience
Intermediate Power BI maintenance
Proficient in NetSuite modules inventory and manufacturing
Strong Excel skills
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work on cross-functional activities and form solid business relationships with key stakeholders
Ability to take ownership of issues and ensure timely resolution
Strong working knowledge of PC applications (Microsoft Office preferred)
Autonomous and ability to work with limited supervision
Experience with Hyperion Essbase and analytics tools are an advantage (desirable)
FMCG industry experience is an advantage
Workplace type:
Hybrid - 3 days office/ 2 days wfh
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.
At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .
Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:
Competitive compensation
Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
Flexible work environment, depending on your role
Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
Half-day Fridays, depending on your location
Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.
To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Who we are.
We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.
This is the place where doing the right thing matters.
Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.
Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .
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The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/ Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer.