Founded in 1927, KENT WORLDWIDE is a family-owned US company built around specialty ingredients and consumer brands. Over the years, the business has become known around the world for our strength in manufacturing and marketing.
At Kent Consumer Brands APAC, our ambition is to create joyful memories every day, for everybody, around the world. For nearly a century, our core values of Honesty, Quality, Safety, Timeliness, Win Win Partnerships and Curiosity have shaped our culture and long-term success.
We are a fast growing, values driven organisation with a strong portfolio offering Petcare solutions and Food & Beverage products including trusted brands such as Frosty Boy, Sqwincher, Breeder’s Choice and World’s Best Cat Litter. With multiple manufacturing sites across Australia and the UK and products sold in more than 70 countries, we are proud to employ hundreds of people who are passionate about quality, sustainability and innovation.
Joining us means being part of a supportive, growth-oriented business that invests in its people, its brands and its future.
About the Role
We’re looking for a detail‑oriented Financial Accountant to strengthen our financial reporting, controls, and commercial insights. In this fast‑paced, high‑volume environment, you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Own month‑end close activities, including journals, accruals, reconciliations, and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Prepare BAS, PAYG, FBT, and other statutory returns, and support compliance with IFRS/AASB and internal controls.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for COGS, overheads, and margin drivers.
- Track and reconcile trade spend, rebates, discounts, and promotional programs, ensuring accruals align with commercial agreements and providing visibility on ROI.
- Maintain accurate inventory valuation, stock reconciliations, and SKU costing across warehouses, production sites, and 3PLs.
- Investigate purchase price variance (PPV), production variances, wastage, and write‑offs,
- Support ERP and financial system enhancements and identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve data accuracy.
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Accounting/Finance; CA/CPA qualified
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with large ERP systems e.g. SAP, Oracle, D365
- High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a commercial mindset.
- Confident communicator who can explain financial concepts to non‑finance teams.
- Thrives in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment.,
- Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or other high‑volume environments is highly advantageous.
What’s In It for You
- Supportive team culture with opportunities for growth and development.
- A role with real impact on commercial and operational performance.
- A chance to shape processes, drive improvements, and influence decision‑making.
