Financial Accountant - 6-month contract (multiple roles)

As a Financial Accountant, you will play an integral role in maintaining the accuracy of client, member, and fund level reporting. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting with critical year-end tasks, participating in the ongoing Data Quality program, delivering exceptional customer service, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to all Risk & Compliance mechanisms. Your ability to manage large volumes of financial data will be crucial in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with critical year-end tasks relating to managed funds and listed trusts including processing of income tax components and prices
• Participate in the ongoing Data Quality program within services including accountability for specific data quality items owned by the team
• Deliver a high level of customer service to customers including answering queries from financial advisers and internal business units
• Contribute to and promote continuous improvement culture, including updating of procedure and control documentation
• Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders across Tax and Accounting Services, Product, Risk and Project teams as required
• Work to ensure adherence to all Risk & Compliance and control mechanisms with regard to processes owned by the Securities Operations Team

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Financial Accountant position will bring strong analytical abilities coupled with excellent judgement and decision-making skills. You should have an eye for detail and be able to thrive in a deadline-driven environment. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be interacting with various stakeholders. Your strong organisational and time management skills will enable you to take ownership of tasks and processes, ensuring their accurate and timely completion. Experience in identifying and implementing continuous process improvement would be a distinct advantage.

• Strong analytical, judgement and decision-making skills are essential
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a deadline-driven environment is required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary
• Strong organisational and time management skills are needed
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and processes is important
• Experience in identifying and implementing continuous process improvement is desirable

Our client is committed to innovation and professional development. They foster a supportive team environment where every member's contribution is valued. Their focus on data quality and continuous improvement sets them apart from their competitors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values its employees and encourages them to grow and develop in their roles.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level, don't hesitate and apply today!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Matheus Leão on 61 8 8216 3532 or mat.leao@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.