Drive cost efficiency by analysing financial data, managing expenditures, creating costings, delivering insightful reports to support decision-making
About the Golden Cockerel
Golden Cockerel is a proudly Australian-owned and operated business with a legacy of excellence in poultry processing. With its head office and state-of-the-art processing facility located in Mt Cotton, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering quality products and innovative solutions to its customers. Golden Cockerel is committed to maintaining the highest industry standards while fostering a workplace culture that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Known for its dedication to employee development, the company offers a supportive environment where team members can thrive and contribute to its ongoing success.
About the role
As a Cost Accountant reporting to the CFO, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial accuracy and efficiency of our operations. Your expertise will support informed decision-making and cost management within our processing functions. Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and analysing financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Researching market rates to maintain competitive and accurate cost standards.
- Updating the company ledger to accurately reflect financial positions.
- Conducting data analysis to provide managers with actionable costing insights.
- Identifying and recommending cost-efficient solutions to manage expenditures.
- Preparing comprehensive reports on expenses, budgets, and supply chain performance.
- Monitoring and comparing weekly actual costs against standard costs, addressing variances.
- Developing costings for new products and maintaining the accuracy of costing systems.
- Collaborating with teams to ensure KPIs are achieved and exceeded.
About you You are a dedicated and detail-oriented accounting professional with a proven background in finance and cost management. Holding tertiary qualifications in accounting or a related field, you bring 3-5 years of experience in accounting roles, including prior exposure to cost accounting. Your analytical mindset and ability to work with precision ensure the accuracy of financial records and insightful analysis.
Experience in the FMCG or manufacturing industries is a bonus, but your advanced Microsoft Excel skills and adaptability to new systems set you apart. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging strong problem-solving abilities and time management skills to meet deadlines and exceed expectations. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you are approachable, customer-focused, and committed to delivering meaningful financial insights to stakeholders.
Why MOVE?
Golden Cockerel offers more than just a role; it provides an opportunity to thrive in a supportive and collaborative team environment. Employees benefit from an attractive remuneration package, including a competitive salary commensurate with experience, onsite parking, and access to exclusive company discounts. With clear career pathways for professional development, team members have the opportunity to grow within a business renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. Golden Cockerel values its people and fosters a workplace culture where everyone can add value and succeed in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
Make your MOVE!
If this role resonates with you, you meet the criteria set out above and you’re ready to join Golden Cockerel and shape the financial future of a leading organisation, please apply through the link and include a Cover Letter and Resume in Word format. For more details and a confidential conversation, please call Angelina Howe and Daniela Gonçalves on 07 3556 1079.
