Rebate Accountant

* Immediate start contract role with a leading retailer, owning the full supplier rebate lifecycle end to end * Manage contracts, accruals, forecasting, reconciliations, reporting and rebate recovery to maximise revenue outcomes * Identify revenue leakage and drive process improvement through automation and systems

An exciting opportunity has become available with a market leading retailer and recognised leader within its industry. Due to continued growth and a strong focus on commercial performance, the business is seeking a highly analytical Rebates Analyst / Rebates Accountant to take ownership of its supplier rebate function.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys combining commercial analysis, contract management, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement within a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, interpret and administer supplier contracts and supplier income agreements
• Maintain a centralised contract repository and develop robust rebate tracking frameworks
• Manage the end-to-end rebate lifecycle, including:
• Accrual setup and maintenance
• Rebate tracking and forecasting
• Reconciliations
• Claims management
• Fund collection and recovery

• Identify gaps, discrepancies and revenue leakage, implementing corrective actions where required
• Analyse rebate performance and provide meaningful insights to key stakeholders
• Prepare reporting on rebate performance, variances, forecasts and risk exposure
• Partner with Commercial, Finance and Procurement teams to ensure contractual compliance and maximise rebate recovery
• Drive process improvement initiatives through automation, standardisation and system enhancements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

• Previous experience in a rebates, supplier income, commercial finance, management accounting or financial accounting role
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Experience interpreting supplier agreements and commercial contracts
• Proven ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets
• Experience with Enable/RDM and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) will be highly regarded

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Zak Wunhym on 03 8628 2113 for a confidential discussion.