* Lead monthly accounting processes including month-end close, preparation of prudential and statutory reporting
* Partner with stakeholders on regulatory and compliance matters
* Flexible hybrid work, backed by strong EVP and wellbeing focus
About the role
In this role, you will be responsible for contributing to the team's strategic goals and business outcomes through effective preparation, management and coordination of monthly accounting processes including finalisation of monthly financial results, and external reporting including statutory financial statements and prudential reporting.
Key responsibilities
* Provide expert advice on accounting and prudential matters, including interpreting legislative changes and recommending practical business outcomes.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, prudential requirements, and AFS licence conditions.
* Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial systems and sub-ledgers, including oversight of controls, journals, and data quality.
* Lead financial reporting processes, including month-end close, consolidated financial results, statutory reporting, and prudential submissions.
* Manage external audit processes and support executive and governance reporting, including Audit Committee deliverables and ad hoc finance activities.
About you
You are a detail-oriented and proactive professional with strong communication and organisational skills, capable of working collaboratively across teams and engaging effectively with a broad range of stakeholders. You will demonstrate sound judgement and adaptability in responding to regulatory change, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
We also seek
* Solid experience as a corporate or financial accountant, or external audit gained in a large firm ideally within a retail banking or financial services environment.
* Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver compliance outcomes in collaboration with business units, data owners, and external stakeholders.
* Experience interpreting and responding to regulatory and legislative changes, with the ability to implement required updates to processes and practices.
Qualifications
Relevant qualifications including a degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting (majoring in accounting) is essential and completion of CA, CPA, or equivalent postgraduate certification will be highly regarded.
Why you'll love working with us
* Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.
* Extend your salary with discounts on banking, health insurance, and shopping across Australia.
* Advance your career with training, study support, and project opportunities.
* Competitive leave benefits that empower employees to take time for themselves and loved ones.
* Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing leave, mental health app, and mental health ambassadors' program.
* Make a difference with paid volunteering, Workplace Giving, and diverse community initiatives.
* Be recognised for your contributions through our peer-driven recognition program.
About People First Bank
In March 2023, People's Choice and Heritage Bank merged to form Heritage and People's Choice Limited - Australia's leading mutual bank. We are now on an exciting journey to bring together our products, services, and technology under a single brand - People First Bank. We have over 700,000 members and 1,900 employees, with dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, an Australian-based contact centre and branches across five states. With a vision 'To deliver positive change through banking', People First Bank serves members and contributes to the community, while offering an inclusive, flexible work environment. We're big enough to make an impact; but agile enough to influence and do interesting work.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for adjustments to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection process.
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