Job Summary:

As an Associate within the Legal Entity Controller team, you will be responsible for playing an instrumental role in ensuring the Firms controls are operating effectively, ensuring we provide accurate and timely reporting to external stakeholders and partnering with Businesses across the Group to assist them in reaching their potential and providing guidance and support to all areas of the Firm in developing plans, in line with location and regional initiatives. 

Job responsibilities:

Review and ensure the accuracy of the monthly results and financial statements of the legal entities for head office submissionsInvolvement in preparation, review and finalization of monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory and statistical returns (ASX, APRA, RBNZ)Investigation and response to regulator queriesSupport production of annual financial statementsPartnering with external auditors during the annual auditEnsure controls are operating effectivelyFocus on continuous improvement of processes and controlsOversight and guidance of offshore support staff involving regular communicationsProvision of management information to senior stakeholdersAd-hoc assistance to the broader LEC team and Senior Financial Officer as necessary

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

Qualified AccountantFinancial services industry knowledgeGood analytical skills with an eye for detailStrong written and verbal communication skillsSuperior interpersonal skills Excellent time management and organisational abilitiesAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills. 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

Experience of regulatory reporting (APRA, ABS, ASX, RBNZ) would be beneficial.Experience of Alteryx and Axiom would advantageous.Continuous improvement / innovation mindset