Graduate / Junior Cost Accountant

Join One of Australia's Fastest Growing Sustainable FMCG Businesses

At International Consolidated Business Group (ICBG), we're passionate about creating everyday household products that make a difference. As a proudly Australian-owned FMCG business, we manufacture and distribute trusted brands including Hercules®, Multix®, I Was a Milk Bottle®, Earth Rescue® and Hygiene Plus®, supplying major retailers across Australia and international markets.

With continued growth, new product innovation and strategic acquisitions, we're looking for a motivated Graduate / Junior Cost Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for a recent accounting or finance graduate who is eager to build broad practical accounting experience while using AI, data analytics and modern reporting tools to support better business decisions.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you'll gain hands-on exposure across product costing, inventory, month-end reporting, reconciliations, financial analysis and business partnering.

Working closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales and Operations, you'll learn how finance supports commercial decisions across pricing, sourcing, inventory management, margin improvement and business performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a fresh graduate or early-career accountant who enjoys working with numbers, exploring AI-enabled tools, improving processes and turning data into practical insights.

What You'll Learn and Contribute To

• Support product costing and standard cost maintenance across our diverse product range.
• Assist with analysing procurement, freight, inventory and operational costs to identify margin improvement opportunities.
• Prepare gross margin, cost variance and profitability reports using Excel, Power BI and AI-assisted analysis where appropriate.
• Help investigate monthly cost movements against standard, budget and actual costs.
• Maintain accurate product, inventory and costing data within the ERP system.
• Assist with inventory valuation, stock adjustments, cycle counts and stocktake reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting tasks.
• Partner with Sales and Product Development on pricing support, new product costings and promotional analysis.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
• Explore practical uses of AI, automation and reporting tools to improve finance processes and reduce manual work.
• Support audit requirements, documentation and continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance team.

About You

You'll be a recent graduate or early-career finance professional who is curious, analytical and keen to understand how a growing FMCG business operates from supplier through to customer.

You'll also bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduate or early-career candidate with internship, placement, part-time, project or entry-level accounting experience.
• Interest in building all-round accounting capability across cost accounting, management accounting, inventory, reconciliations, reporting and financial analysis.
• Practical experience or strong interest in using AI tools to improve analysis, reporting, automation or problem-solving.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with data.
• Exposure to Power BI, data visualisation, automation tools or similar reporting platforms will be valued.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn ERP systems and business processes in a hands‑on environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with people across Finance, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations.
• A proactive mindset with curiosity, accountability and a passion for continuous improvement.

Why Join ICBG?

At ICBG you'll be joining a growing business where your work genuinely influences commercial decisions.

We offer:

• Competitive salary package with annual performance incentives.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Mentoring and hands‑on training across multiple areas of accounting and commercial finance.
• Free annual public transport.
• Modern office located near Melbourne's CBD with excellent public transport access.
• Career development opportunities within a growing Australian‑owned business.
• Exposure to well‑known consumer brands sold throughout Australia and internationally.
• A collaborative, supportive and high‑performing finance team.
• The opportunity to contribute to a company committed to sustainability and innovation.

Additional Information

As part of our recruitment process, the successful applicant will be required to complete a National Police Check.

Applicants must currently reside in Victoria and possess unrestricted Australian working rights.

ICBG – Creating smarter household products for a more sustainable future.

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