Job Description
This is a 12-month fixed term full time opportunity for an External Reporting Financial Accountant. The role will be based in our Collingwood Head Office and will report to the Finance Manager – Financial Governance & Reporting.
The successful candidate will support the external reporting requirements of Finance, ensuring that Bank Australia is compliant with regulatory requirements of APRA and other regulators and reporting to other key stakeholders. This will involve project work given the large number of upcoming regulatory changes.
----------------------------------- **Required Skills and Qualifications**
* Tertiary qualifications in commerce, accounting, economics or other relevant area
* Solid experience in an APRA regulated bank which should include experience in financial and regulatory reporting
* An understanding of accounting and prudential standards, policies and guides
* Understanding of business process, control and best practice
* Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
* Independent and a highly motivated attitude
* Skills in implementing high quality business process improvements
* Exposure to other functions in banking (e.g. risk, information technology, accounting, and relationship management) would be an advantage
----------------------------------- **Benefits**
We offer flexible working options, competitive salary and 13% super. Our staff have access to a range of meaningful benefits to support their physical and mental wellbeing including 24/7 free counselling, free flu vaccinations and discounted gym memberships.
----------------------------------- **Others**
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities because we want to reflect the diversity of our communities.