Sydney 
Ancillary Areas 
Contract or Temporary Our client, a global bank, is seeking a motivated Finance Analyst to join their Finance & Administration department. This is a great opportunity for an early-career finance professional to gain broad exposure across month-end close, regulatory and Head Office reporting support, accounts payable, and cross-functional finance projects within a global banking environment.
About the Role
Reporting into the Finance team, you will support the month-end close process, assist with reconciliations and reporting working files, maintain financial data, and contribute to process improvement and ad hoc projects across the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Support month-end close to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
- Prepare month-end reconciliations and assist with daily reconciliations and checks
- Support end-of-day closing processes
- Prepare working files to support regulatory and Head Office reporting
- Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement
- Maintain and update financial databases and spreadsheets
- Assist with processing invoices and reconciling vendor accounts
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes
- Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data
- Participate in process efficiency reviews and ad hoc projects, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Support budgeting processes through data gathering and analysis
- Assist in preparing information for internal and external audits
About You
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field (CA/CPA/CFA a plus)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance role
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical thinking, with the ability to interpret data, resolve discrepancies and provide actionable insights
- Capable of handling complex data and solving problems independently
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in financial records
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management skills
This is a well-paying 12-month contract position, paying up to $130k including super, depending on experience.