• Join our Corporate Financial Control team to deliver end-to-end financial control and support reporting and advice activities.
• Excellent opportunity for a CA/CPA with a passion for challenge, process improvement and technical advice.
• Brisbane or Sydney based.

Your Purpose

Welcome to a place where you can chase real progress and drive real change, that includes your own career. Being a part of Finance & Advice at Suncorp Group means being switched on, endlessly curious and always adaptable. In return, you'll be supported to bring your own ideas to the table and challenge conventions. The Corporate Financial Reporting and Control team foster a high performing culture, flexible work arrangements and continual improvement mindset. We work as a team to support each other, allowing for continual development opportunities and a great work environment.

As the Financial Control Accountant you'll deliver end-to-end financial control and support reporting activities, as well as continuous improvement for Suncorp corporate entities and group activities.

What you'll do

• Perform end of month processes for fixed assets, investments and payroll activities including the preparation of journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ownership of reconciling items.
• Deliver to the annual end of financial year timetable, prepare and respond to audit documentation requests and queries; contribute to the production of the statutory accounts.
• Ensure adherence to the reporting processes timetable at all times.
• Provide accurate and timely completion of contributions to team output, including in relation to the financial statements, left hand note analysis and technical advice papers.
• Ensure accurate preparation, completion or review of supporting documents and workpapers - whether completed by you or by partners.
• Support the Corporate Financial Control team to ensure robust financial control processes are being practised.
• Proactively identify and implement initiatives to improve the effectiveness of financial processes currently undertaken within the team and by our offshore partners.
• Build your experience & profile by adding value & financial control by identifying risks & opportunities, improving processes & working closely with key stakeholders to influence practical change.
• Assist in preparing technical accounting memos and position papers.

What you need to bring to the role

• Chartered Accountant or CPA
• Accounting experience within a big 4 or mid-tier environment in assurance or business. services and / or experience within a large commercial finance function.
• Desire to work as a team with a mind wired for curiosity, change & continual improvement.
• Working knowledge of financial systems (e.g. General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and Asset Management).
• Strong internal customer service focus and ability to develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders
• Knowledge of AASB accounting standards and financial statement disclosures.
• Ability to apply technical accounting skills in a practical manner to achieve problem identification / resolution.
• Proficiency in Oracle (or similar) general ledger and NXG Accurate (or similar) reconciliation tool
• Strong awareness of and embraces risk management practices and procedures.

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary package
• Discounts of up to 25% on our various Insurance, Banking & Superannuation products
• Flexible working environment and arrangements; genuine focus on work-life balance
• Numerous discounts with our corporate partners (retail & shopping / travel & holiday / health & wellbeing)
• We offer support and various programs for our people: (Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health & Wellbeing, Study Support, Employee Referral Program, Facilities for nursing mothers, Company share options, Social club, Years of Service Recognition)

What you will love about working with us

Better outcomes for customers takes innovation, care and a laser focus. As part of Finance & Advice at Suncorp Group, we're the go-getters working at the heart of some of Australia and New Zealand's most trusted names in banking and insurance to deliver just that - and then some. Here, you'll be equipped with all kinds of support and opportunities to make an impact, because our commitment to brightening lives extends to all our incredible people too. And in an organisation that measures success through the results we deliver for our customers, communities and each other, you'll thrive knowing you're making a genuine difference along the way.

Chase the sun, apply online today.

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