Senior Financial Accountant

At TelstraSuper our employee experience is created through our caring and collaborative community, the deep and rewarding career experiences on offer and our close connection to our members. With diverse and inclusive teams, it’s the difference that counts that helps us deliver a great member experience and engagement among our people.

The Opportunity

• Senior Financial Accountant
• 9 Month Fixed Term Contract - Full Time
• Hybrid Work - 2 days in the office

Reporting to the Manager – Financial Control, this role is crucial to ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of our financial operations. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to make a significant impact in a fast-paced financial environment.

Key responsibilities:

As a key responsibility, you will be tasked with ensuring the timely and accurate fulfillment of all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements. This includes preparing statutory financial reports and APRA returns, as well as compiling quarterly RG97 financial data. Your attention to detail and understanding of regulatory frameworks will be crucial in maintaining the organisation's compliance standards.

You will be responsible for reviewing daily unit flows, accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, as well as preparing these transactions when necessary. Additionally, you will handle tax compliance matters, including preparing monthly tax provisions, BAS, and IAS, compiling annual income tax returns, and assisting with various tax-related tasks.

Supporting the Manager – Financial Control in risk management will be an important aspect of your role, ensuring all procedures are current and well-documented. You will assist in managing operational risks associated with financial responsibilities. Furthermore, you will be responsible for preparing monthly Vested Benefits Index calculations, undertaking ad hoc projects as directed, and maintaining cross-skilling to support other Finance team tasks. Your ability to adapt and contribute to various areas within the finance team will be valuable in this position.

About You

You should have up-to-date knowledge of statutory and regulatory reporting requirements for superannuation funds and a strong understanding of superannuation tax implications. Proficiency in GL systems and MS Excel is essential, with experience in OneWealth being advantageous.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong verbal and written communication abilities, and a high attention to detail. You should be able to work both independently and collaboratively, possess a strong sense of responsibility and accountability, and have a good understanding of finance operations risk management principles. An eagerness to learn and grow professionally is also crucial for success in this dynamic role.

Additionally, you have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Economics. CA/CPA preferred
• 5+ years experience in the financial services industry, preferably with a superannuation fund, is required

TelstraSuper Experience

We’re an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and believe you should be able to bring your whole self to work so you can be your best every day. We offer a range of benefits to support your work and life including:

• Flexible working and leave options
• Development and learning opportunities to grow yourself and your career
• Health and wellbeing support including flu shots and skin checks
• Discounts through our partners including Telstra

To be eligible to apply, you are an Australian or New Zealand citizenship or have permanent residency status.

Applications close: Friday 20th of December 2024

No agencies please. TelstraSuper will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.

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