Company Accountant

Mazda Australia is seeking a Company Accountant to join our National Finance team. In this key role, you’ll support reporting and forecasting processes, partner across the business, and support strategic financial decision-making. You will also be responsible for leading the Accounts Payable function and team.  If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy driving business performance through strong financial insight and leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a permanent full-time position, requiring an on-site presence, five days a week, to foster collaboration, strengthen team connections, and ensure seamless support across the business.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead and support the Accounts Payable team and function

• Support month-end close activities and coordinate accurate financial reporting and forecasting processes

• Prepare monthly management reporting, including detailed gross profit and balance sheet analysis

• Manage annual budgeting and partner with departments to review results against budget and forecast

• Support parent company reporting requirements, including actuals, forecasts, and ad hoc analysis

• Maintain and support general ledger reconciliations, fixed asset management, and foreign exchange payment processes

• Coordinate internal and external audits and act as the key contact for auditors

• Lead, mentor, and support direct reports while fostering a collaborative team environment

• Drive process improvement initiatives, finance system enhancements, and policy compliance

• Provide support across procurement, tax, and compliance activities as required

About You:

You are a proactive and analytical finance professional who enjoys working both strategically and hands-on. You bring strong technical accounting capability, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to build relationships across all levels of the business.

To be successful, you will have:

• CA or CPA qualification

• A completed Degree qualification in Accounting, Business, or Commerce

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a commercial or chartered accounting environment

• Strong knowledge of IFRS/AASB standards

• Advanced Excel and ERP system capability (Oracle experience highly regarded)

• Experience managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines

• A growth mindset, customer-focused approach, and passion for continuous improvement

• Previous leadership or mentoring experience will be highly regarded

Mazda Australia Benefits:

• Company car and fuel card (subject to valid and full Australian driver’s license)

• New car discounts and participation in the discounted lease car program

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to weekend loan cars, uniform allowance, onsite subsidised café and additional perks

• Paid Parental Leave

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities 

• Wellness programs throughout the year (skin checks, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts)

Application and Selection Process:

Applicants must have unrestricted and ongoing work rights in Australia. Mazda Australia values attitudes and behaviours that align with our organisational culture. 

Successful applicants will be subject to an online psychometric assessment, police, qualification and reference checks.