Senior Financial Accountant

About Us

ABN AMRO Clearing is a global firm that provides an integrated suite of financial services to professional investors in the global financial market. Our core service offering consists of execution, clearing, financing, stock borrowing and lending, settlement and custody.

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to oversee various Finance functions in the Sydney office, and ensure that timely and accurate financial information is provided to management and Head Office for strategic planning and decision making. A significant purpose of this role is to ensure adherence to ASIC and ASX rules and regulations. This role is a permanent full-time role.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsibility of the general ledgers that form the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss of the entity, and ensure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of all reconciliations
• Ensure processes and procedures are in place and are updated as required
• Responsibility of local and Head Office financial reporting, and gain familiarity of Local and Head Office Accounting Standards
• Oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
• Ensure daily Client Segregated Trust Account calculation and reconciliations are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents and regulators on various matters
• Day-to-day supervision of junior staff and assist with professional development

Role Requirements

• Qualified Accountant CA/CPA or equivalent
• 5+ years relevant working experience within finance and banking sector
• Sound understanding of various financial activities and products, including securities licence requirements
• Knowledge of Exchange rules and regulations
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate and interact comfortably with different stakeholders
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and prioritise competing demands
• Strive for continuous improvements and efficiencies in processes
• Leadership skills to assist with the development of junior staff

What we offer

ABN AMRO fosters a working environment for people who want to contribute to a culture of excellence. We make a difference with our expert employees, who are driven by a desire to continue developing. We attract people who take their job and their talents very seriously, and in return we give employees the responsibility and the scope to excel in their role. You will be working with a group of people who have the same drive and vision, but whose backgrounds and experience are as diverse as those of our clients.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who has a professional approach, excellent communication skills and is motivated. In return, we will offer you an attractive remuneration package, and the opportunity to work in a progressive and innovative working environment. If this is what you are looking for, please apply and outline in your cover letter how your experience fits the above criteria. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds so that we can continue to build a bank in which all sorts of talented individuals work together.