Financial Analyst

A chance to work as a financial Analyst in Sydney's bustling CBD for a global financial institution Your new company
Our client is a leading and well-diversified financial institution committed to creating enduring value for all our stakeholders - our clients, team, communities, and shareholders. They are guided by purpose - to help make your ambition a reality, and they are activating their resources to create positive change and contribute to a more secure, equitable, and sustainable future.
Through Personal and Business Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets and Direct Financial Services businesses, we provide a full range of financial products and services to personal banking, business, public sector, and institutional clients around the world.
Your new role
Management Reporting

Support and ensure the completion and accuracy of month end close including balance sheet reconciliations and accruals for tax liabilities, RSA/PSU, MTM for bonds and IFRS 9 ECL provision

Review of the month end accruals to ensure correctness and completeness.

Prepare monthly Management Accounts and Financial Accounts

Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly Head Office reporting such as tax schedules, PNL/DFE true up reporting, Supplementary Information Reporting for securities and Lease Commitments.

Regulatory reporting

Assist with the preparation of Year End Accounts and Financial Statements for local subsidiaries.

Prepare tax related working papers and verify Income Tax Return, Country by Country reporting and Fringe Benefit Tax - Liaise with the tax agent on queries and issues.

ABS forms on a quarterly basis.

Review GST (BAS) returns and prepare Income Activity Statement (IAS) returns to tax office on a monthly basis.

Assist with year-end external audit and respond to auditor's queries.

Maintain Tax Fixed Asset Register and reconciliation of Tax vs Accounting at year-end.

Transaction Processing

Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

Perform Accounts payable function if required.

Daily checking of B2B reports and investigation of any system differences.

Ensure the accuracy and compliance of accounting policies and processes including preparation of journal entries.

What you'll need to succeed
Requirements:

At least 4 years of relevant experience with financial institutions

Good interpersonal & communications skills

Good understanding of basic accounting concepts and billing/payment processes

Good PC skills, including Excel, Word. Basic knowledge of access will be desirable but not necessary.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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