Are you a commercially savvy finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, delivering impactful financial insights, and supporting strategic business initiatives?
We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance Team on a 12-month maximum term contract commencing mid-September, with potential to extend. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll partner closely with our Franchising Network, Construction team, and Head Office stakeholders to deliver accurate financial reporting, commercial insights, and project outcomes that support business performance and growth.
Who are we?
Minor DKL Food Group is a leading Australian retail food franchisor and the Australian subsidiary of the Thai-listed Minor International PCL. With brands including The Coffee Club and Veneziano Coffee, and boasting over 400 stores across 11 countries, our network employs more than 5,000 people.
For 35 years, The Coffee Club has been an iconic & beloved staple in Australia. The Coffee Club was built on a foundation of family, friends, and meeting customer needs. We’re more than just a café; we’ve created a space that’s casual yet sophisticated, stylish yet affordable. Today, we’re one of the world’s largest Australian café chains, serving millions of loyal customers.
What is the role?
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Financial Accountant plays a key role in supporting our Franchising Network and Construction team by delivering timely, accurate, and meaningful financial insights across the business.
You'll work closely with Franchisees, the Construction team, and stakeholders across all Head Office departments, contributing to financial reporting, forecasting, project accounting, and business performance initiatives. You'll also collaborate with Financial Accountants and offshore transactional team members to ensure month-end and reporting requirements are delivered to a high standard. Ongoing professional development is supported through exposure to the Financial Controller and CFO, including financial modelling, data and insights, project management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Financial Management
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Manage General Ledger activities including month-end accruals, prepayments, and standing journals
- Oversee store refurbishment WIP reconciliations and timely project close-outs
- Manage lease accounting activities and ensure compliance with accounting standards
- Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations and associated general ledger postings
- Validate supplier rebate data and calculations for Accounts Receivable invoicing
- Prepare and analyse monthly Profit & Loss statements
- Manage fixed asset registers and conduct regular reviews
- Assist with month-end consolidations and cash flow statement preparation
Management Reporting
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Deliver monthly management reporting with variance analysis
- Support year-end financial and management reporting, including responding to external audit queries
- Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for assigned entities
- Prepare quarterly reporting packs for MINT
Management & Leadership
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Effectively manage month end requirements while working closely with Financial Accountants and offshore transactional team members
- Attend and contribute to monthly P&L review meetings with department managers
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, management, and external suppliers
- Support finance-related projects and strategic initiatives across the business
Who are we looking for?
You're a confident and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, translating financial data into meaningful insights and working in a fast-paced environment. You can clearly communicate financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences and take pride in delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality outcomes.
You will bring:
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CA or CPA qualification, ideally gained alongside experience in a Chartered Accounting firm
- A degree qualification in Business, Commerce, Accounting, or a related discipline
- 3–5 years' experience in a Financial Accounting role within a commercial environment
- Strong experience preparing month-end financial reporting and meeting strict deadlines
- Experience with consolidations, cash flow statement preparation, and balance sheet management
- Proven ability to partner with finance and non-finance stakeholders on business performance and continuous improvement initiatives
- Advanced Excel skills and strong capability across Microsoft 365 applications
- Experience with ERP systems, ideally Oracle Fusion, as well as exposure to Tableau or Power BI
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial insights clearly
- High levels of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within tight timeframes
Why should you come work for us?
We're proud of our collaborative, high-energy workplace where expertise is valued, ideas are welcomed, and people genuinely support one another.
You'll enjoy:
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Working from our modern Southbank office, close to public transport and great local amenities
- Exposure to senior finance leaders, including the Financial Controller and CFO
- Ongoing professional development opportunities in financial modelling, data analytics, project management, and business improvement
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- A range of employee benefits including employer-funded paid parental leave, purchased annual leave, and access to subsidised training and development programs
- Being part of a supportive team that works closely with stakeholders across the business
- Barista-quality coffee every day
How do I apply?
If you're ready to contribute your skills and passion to our team, we want to hear from you!
To apply, please submit your CV/Resume addressing your suitability for the role.
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At Minor DKL Food Group, we combine global operational excellence with a passion for innovation and community. Whether you're interested in franchised restaurant operations or the creative, purpose-driven world of specialty coffee, we offer diverse roles that empower you to grow and make a positive impact. If you want to further your hospitality career at The Coffee Club—or explore the sustainable, artisanal realm of specialty coffee with Nomad Coffee Group, our proudly B Corp certified specialty coffee arm—there's a place for you here. Discover a career where every cup, every service, and every experience contributes to our shared success. Join us and be part of a team that’s driving change in the world of coffee and hospitality.
