Financial Accountant

Job Description:

Mars Snacking is a global leader in snacking, backed by over a century of innovation and iconic brand-building. Powered by more than 50,000 Associates and over 80 production facilities globally, our beloved snacks – spanning confectionary, salty, cereal, noodles and frozen foods categories – are enjoyed in more than 180 countries around the world.

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic Financial Accountant to join our high-performing Finance team at Mars Snacking Australia, based in Melbourne.

In this foundational role, you will act as a vital link connecting local Finance management, cross-functional stakeholders, and global shared services. Combining technical accounting expertise with active business partnership, you will support month-end close, statutory and tax compliance, fixed asset accounting, and accounts payable governance. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated graduate or early-career finance professional to build a strong foundation and launch a rewarding career within a global FMCG leader.

What You’ll Do

• Financial Accounting & Month-End Close: Support the delivery of timely, accurate financial results, including preparing journals, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and periodic closing processes.

• Accounts Payable Governance: Act as the local finance lead for Accounts Payable, partnering with offshore Procure-to-Pay (PTP) teams and internal stakeholders to drive cash flow management and invoice processing efficiency.

• Fixed Assets & Capital Management: Support the effective management of fixed assets and capital expenditure by ensuring compliance with accounting policies, accurate asset lifecycle management and insightful capital performance reporting.