Closing date: October 14
We’ve never been ‘just a bank’. Just like you should never be ‘just an employee’. We’re united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we’re making it happen.
It starts here. With Bendigo Bank… and you.
Come and be part of our Financial Reporting Team seeking better ways of doing things. You’ll love the good you can do here. Your robust knowledge of accounting standards and passion for continuous improvement will help extend our impact across the country and help people live better lives.
As a Senior Financial Accountant, you’ll make an impact by:
- providing financial accounting and statutory reporting services for the Group including the preparation of the audited annual report
- coordinating and completing supporting disclosures for Group and Bank financial statements
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including external auditors ensuring compliance obligations are adhered to
- reviewing of subsidiary financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and consistency across the Group (where appropriate) and providing technical support to others across the team
- displaying a positive team attitude and willingness to assist others within the team/division as required, ensuring we meet all deliverable timeframes
- drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing operational efficiencies and the automation of financial processes
This is a permanent full time position. We offer flexible work options that put our people first, and a hybrid model with a minimum requirement of 60% of your time per week in the office.
What you’ll bring to the role
- Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or related discipline
- Current membership in a related skilled accounting body (e.g. ICAANZ, CPA)
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulations relating to statutory reporting including the Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A high level of problem-solving skills, attention to detail and organisational skills
- Effective two-way communicator, keeping others informed whilst asking questions to understand overall business unit needs
- A passion for continuous improvement, ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing demands is an essential component of the role
- Arithmetical, data analysis and advanced excel skills
- Previous experience in statutory reporting in a listed organisation
So, why work for us?
Want to be more than just a number? Join a team that truly values you and the diverse contribution you make, every day.
You’ll also get access to a great range of benefits, including:
- Flexibility means different things for different people. Whether it’s hybrid work, flexible hours, a compressed work week, job-sharing or something different, our flexible work options are designed to put people first
- Health and wellbeing support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members
- Opportunities to take your learning to the next level through our corporate university ‘BEN U’ or at an external provider of your choice
We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.
Still in two minds?
Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here, even after getting as far as drafting an application. We believe that diversity makes every team stronger, so even if you don’t tick every box we still want to see your application!
We’re making better, bigger. And we’ll get there with you.
Now’s the time to set your sights even higher – on the future you and the future career you deserve.