JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Australia - Abbotsford (Hybrid)
In this position, you'll be based in the Yarra Falls office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.
We give you a world of potential
We have a great opportunity for a skilled Financial Accountant to join our ANZ Finance team on a fixed-term contract for 10 Months. If you're looking for a role that challenges you and gives you exposure to a large global corporation with development opportunities, you've found the right role.
A role you will love
This Financial Accountant reports to the ANZ Accounting Manager and will be responsible for assisting with delivery of the month-end close process, reporting to Group and preparing local statutory financial statements and regulatory reports for ANZ legal entities, ensuring that all deadlines are met. The Financial Accountant will also support the audit process by providing supporting evidence and documenting accounting positions. The Financial Accountant will prioritise maintaining appropriate controls in the reporting process and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in their region.
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You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively across different teams within the finance department.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Supports the month-end close process for assigned legal entities by posting selected journal entries and undertaking appropriate reviews to ensure that all numbers reported to Group are accurate and complete
- Prepares group Half-Year and Year-End disclosure reporting packs
- Participates in preparation of statutory accounts and regulatory reports for assigned regional subsidiaries focussing on accuracy and timeliness
- Supports the audit process by preparing appropriate work papers and co-ordinates provision of audit evidence
- Contributes to both regional and group-wide ad hoc projects including continuous improvements, group initiatives and participation in transformation activity where required
- Maintains appropriate controls in the reporting process and puts forward ideas for process, policy and control improvements
- Responds to ad-hoc requests in areas related to reporting and financial control deploying accounting and reporting expertise
What will you bring to the role?
The ability to perform your tasks efficiently, accurately and effectively whilst meeting deadlines will be critical. Equally important will be your interpersonal, stakeholder and collaboration skills.
Other key skills required include:
- CPA/ACA/ACCA qualified or local equivalent
- Proven experience in a similar financial accounting role in a large ASX listed business or chartered accounting firm (Big 4 or mid-tier)
- Strong Knowledge and application of accounting standard (AASB/IFRS)
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage conflicting priorities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong financial and analytical skills
- Experience using an ERP accounting system, ideally HFM (Oracle)
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Demonstrate the ability to handle large volume of transactions
- Team player who can also work autonomously
Rewards designed for you
Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our handbook will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careers-handbook. #LI-KT1
ABOUT US
A company to be proud of
We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.
A diverse and inclusive place to work
At Computershare we value diversity and welcome applications from everyone, believing that an equal and inclusive culture is key to excellent results. One of the greatest advantages for our organisation is the talent and diversity of our people and we strive to ensure all our employees have an equal opportunity to contribute their ideas, bring their personality to their work and showcase their skills. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.
Computershare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Shared Services teams support all of our business lines behind the scenes. Across the world, we have a range of specialisms that ensure the delivery of our business priorities. These include Technology, Information Security, Finance, Risk, Audit, Governance, Marketing and Communications as well as our People team. Join our strategic team and help us look after everything from creating an amazing end to end employee journey to keeping our systems safe. You'll be looking after our people, our clients and their customers, whilst maintaining our exceptional standards around the globe.