Assistant Finance Analyst We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented entry-level Financial Analyst/Accountant to join Finance and Advice teams. The role support the delivery of finance month end processes as well as reporting, forecasting and budgeting activities in CFO Insurance team. The role is ideal for recent graduates or candidates with a foundational understanding of financial principles and accounting practices. The successful candidate will support the financial operations, contribute to the analysis of financial data, and assist in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial reporting. This is a permanent full time position open to candidates both in Brisbane and in Sydney, offering 37.5 hours per week. What you’ll do
Deliver end of month finance processes in a timely and accurate manner.
Proactively support with investigation and timely resolutions of data variances and reconciliations
Prepare and process accounting journals.
Supporting delivery of key management reporting activities including monthly Management and Board reporting, Full Year and Half Year external reporting to the market.
Support with maintenance and update of financial systems and databases.
Analytical support with the forecasting and budgeting processes.
Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to deliver performance management insights.
Build relationships with key stakeholders to develop an in-depth understanding of business drivers and trends that support management reporting.
What you’ll bring
Tertiary qualifications in Business, Accounting, Finance, or similar (Mandatory)
Post- graduate qualifications, or working towards (CA, CPA, CFA, or similar) (Desired)
Up to 2 years of experience in accounting and finance discipline roles
Experience within a financial services organisation, or strong interest in the industry
Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information
Strong analytical capability (incl. data analysis) with experience in accounting, business analysis, management reporting and / or decision support.
Inquisitive mindset and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver tasks within tight timeframes and with a high degree of accuracy.
Technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the broader MS products suite and finance system and reporting tools e.g. Oracle, TM1/Cognos, Power BI
Good business knowledge of the Suncorp Group (i.e. understanding of our business, the products we sell and the markets we play in).
Knowledge of the General Insurance P&L / IFRS17.
What we can offer you Suncorp's employee benefits are designed to support, empower and reward our people. Some of our benefits include:
Competitive Salary +STI performance bonus
Employee discounts and rewards - exclusive offers on more than 400 of Australia’s large retailers including Myer, David Jones, Coles and Woolworths. We also offer discounts across our brands and various products including Suncorp Insurance, AAMI, Shannons, Apia and GIO.
Study support - We encourage external learning and offer study support to eligible employees, so you can continue to broaden your career opportunities while you work.
Parental Leave - All permanent employees who are primary carers are offered 20 weeks parental leave.
Wellness - We offer a wide range of initiatives to promote our employees’ health and financial wellbeing. This includes discounts on major brand health insurance, as well as discounted gym membership plans for our people.
It's worth noting that specific benefits may vary depending on the role, level, and location of the employee. For more on our employee benefits, Click Here
Our Culture At Suncorp, our purpose has been at the core of our business for over 100 years. To deliver exceptional experiences we’ve had to become even more customer obsessed, innovative and performance driven than ever before. Delivering on our purpose has always meant putting words into action. Building futures and protecting what matters is why we’re here. Caring for others, being courageous and doing the right thing underpins everything we do. If this role sound like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for… Chase the sun, apply online today At Suncorp, we are committed to building futures and protecting what matters. We value the unique experiences, insights and diverse workforce that benefits our people, our business, and our customers. We’d love to see your application and speak with you even if you do not match the above mentioned.
Advertised: 23 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time