Your Impact

You will be pivotal in providing accounting support, guidance and oversight for Sustainability financial reporting following the introduction of the Sustainability accounting standards. You will be a key member within Group Accounting, and you will be expected to lead project accounting for Sustainability and other projects across the group.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist the Sustainability Committee with reporting in relation to the incoming mandatory Australian Sustainability Reporting standards (ASRS) and any future mandatory reporting that may be required
• Assist with developing a financial model for the effects of Climate Risks and Related Opportunities (CRRO’s) and integrate these findings into broader financial planning and forecasting processes
• Identify the impact of prioritised CRROs on investments and assets over the short, medium and long term under 2 identified scenarios (i.e. 1.5 and 4.0 degrees Celsius scenarios)
• Provide technical accounting analysis and support to the Asahi Beverages businesses and leadership teams on: issues arising from business development activity, mergers and acquisitions, organisational change and change in regulatory requirements
• Develop effective relationships with a variety of senior leaders across the organisation, and lead and influence conversations with key external organisations and stakeholders

About you:

• Experience in financial audits.
• Knowledge of key principles in Sustainability standards
• Knowledge and experience in the application of risk and control frameworks, including process improvement, and ability to evaluate and establish processes and procedures
• Experience with ERP and Group Consolidation Reporting systems (e.g. HFM, SAP)
• Strong problem solving and time management skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong excel skills for financial modelling
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Tertiary Accounting degree and CPA / ICAANZ qualifications

Why Asahi Beverages?

Asahi Beverages is a leading multi-beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Our regional head office is based in Melbourne, with sales, manufacturing and distribution centres located across Australia and New Zealand. We produce and market some of Australia’s most iconic beverage brands, including Schweppes, Pepsi Max, Gatorade, Cool Ridge, Great Northern, Carlton Draught, Vodka Cruiser, Asahi Super Dry and Allpress coffee. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there’s always a lot going on.  There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on!

We’re proud of who we are, and humble in how we work – we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.