Description:
About La Trobe Financial
Australia's premier Alternative Asset Manager since 1952. Our culture combined with our commitment to service and our customers has seen La Trobe Financial grow to over $20 billion Assets Under Management and over 550 employees deployed across Melbourne and Sydney. For over 70 years, we have been trusted to deliver market leading returns and to provide financial solutions that make dreams into reality.
The Opportunity
As part of the Financial Control team within La Trobe Financial, your primary responsibility is to support the financial integrity and reporting of the Group’s corporate entities. This includes supporting the month-end close process by ensuring journal entries, intercompany reconciliations and KPI analysis are performed on a timely and accurate basis. You will perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
As a Senior Accountant, you will assist in the preparation of the statutory financial reports, working closely with external audit and have a strong risk-mindset with adherence to the internal control environment.
This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building stakeholder relationships, both within and outside Finance, and who is looking to grow their career within a fast-paced organisation.
Key Responsibilities
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Process cash and other journal transactions in the general ledger
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Reconciliation of general ledger accounts to supporting schedules, including system reports
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Reconciliation and clearance of related party balances
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Complete end to end entity accounting, including journals and reconciliations for up to two Corporate entities
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Final monthly P&L and Balance Sheet for Corporate entities
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Contribute towards the monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) reporting to management
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Completion of monthly/quarterly BAS
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Monthly Operational expenditure reporting to C-Suite and Divisional leads
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Completion of year-end audit packs and assisting with the review of annual statutory financial statements and audit queries as and when required
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Other duties as instructed by the manager and/or team executive
About You
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Accounting/Commerce degree
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Chartered Accountant/CPA or working toward
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2-5 years accounting experience in a commercial setting preferred
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High attention to detail
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Ability to multi-task, work to critical deadlines
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Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
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Team player who has a can-do attitude
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Take end-to-end ownership of tasks
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Results-oriented with an analytical, problem-solving and can-do mindset
Employee Benefits
We’re all about balance – delivering great work and enjoying the journey. Alongside a competitive salary, here are some perks that make working here even better:
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Celebrate your birthday – with a paid day off, just for you!
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Give back – with paid volunteer days to support causes you care about;
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More time for you – purchase additional annual leave when you need it;
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Support for families – 18 weeks paid primary carer parental leave plus superannuation contributions;
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Wild perks – free annual membership to Taronga Zoo and Collingwood Football Club!
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Wellbeing first – access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
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Keep growing – with ongoing training and development opportunities;
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Unforgettable socials – from team events to celebrations you’ll actually want to attend! and
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Retail therapy – enjoy discounts through Reward Gateway.
Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.