Our client is a global corporate banking organisation looking to hire a Management Accountant to join their Sydney-based team. As a Management Accountant in this business, you will focus on producing accurate and timely management information, focusing mainly on expenses and headcount.

Core Duties

• Prepare monthly expense accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of cost integration and cost reporting.
• Prepare monthly thorough analysis of expenses per nature and per department.
• Prepare monthly management reporting expense and headcount data for head office and local management.
• Provide financial analysis on expenses in response to queries for head office and local management as requested.
• Detailed analysis of expenses for FBT purposes.

Systems Experience

• Knowledge of Accounting Systems
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Lotus Notes
• Knowledge/Experience in Paradigm, Surcouf, and Dolly will be highly valued

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Diploma or other studies in Accounting and/or the Banking / Finance Industry
• ACA / CPA or has commenced studies
• Management reporting experience, preferably in a financial Financial Services/Corporate banking environment

Ideally will also have:

• Clear understanding of expense booking principles, P&L impact,  accruals, cost centres, expense nature
• Strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills – there is a high number of manual processes and adjustments each month
• Adept at learning different systems,  the role crosses AP, Performance databases , and GL Accounting so an ability to be flexible and learn systems is important