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About Us

At Iress, we believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. From the world’s most established financial brands to new and disruptive players, we help improve every aspect of our clients’ businesses so that they can work better, every day.

Role purpose

The Financial Accountant will be a key member of the Group Finance team, with a broad range of responsibilities including advising on the interpretation and application of financial accounting standards and practice to the Iress Group, contributing to the delivery of monthly, half-yearly and year-end financial reporting, and supporting the completion of Group and subsidiary financial statement reviews and audits.

This is a full time permanent position with a salary range of $85,000 - $90,000 + Super.

Accountabilities and deliverables

• Support the delivery of monthly financial insight and data to enhance decision making and achieve financial goals, including journals, ledger/sub-ledger analysis and reconciliations, delivery of financial reports to business partners, leadership teams, board and external regulators, and ad hoc analysis and reporting
• Support the completion of the annual / half year financial statements and audit for group and APAC subsidiary entities and assist with technical and practical accounting matters. This includes supporting the completion of the listed-entity Interim Report and Annual Report. 
• Balance sheet accounting, including working capital maintenance, maintenance of fixed asset registers, accounting for intangibles and capitalised development costs, and management of receivables and payables
• Assist with the group treasury function, including cash flow management, intercompany receivables and payables, transaction funding arrangements and debt management
• Contribute to finance systems knowledge and support, including involvement in system process change and improvement
• Financial analysis and support in relation to business initiatives, restructures and mergers and acquisitions as required
• Keep up to date on changes and developments in accounting standards, guidelines and other reporting requirements relevant to the Group
• Delivery of ad hoc financial analysis and reporting

Core skills, knowledge and attributes

• Relevant tertiary degree (e.g. Bachelor of Commerce/Economics, etc.)
• Professional qualification (e.g. CA, CPA, etc) and/ or post-graduate degree (e.g. Master of Accounting, MBA, etc)
• Previous experience in financial analysis and control. Ability to post general ledger journals, reconcile accounts and apply financial controls.
• Well-developed financial analysis and problem-solving skills
• Technical accounting knowledge, with an ability to apply accounting standards knowledge to real issues
• Computer literacy in Microsoft products, particularly Excel, with experience in Netsuite and Adaptive Insights an advantage.
• A track record of working for a global business with demonstrated ability to adhere to tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Demonstrated success supporting businesses and providing insight to support decision making and achieve financial goals
• Ability to understand the business and think strategically and commercially
• Strong organisational skills, ability to manage own time and work independently
• Willingness to challenge and question existing practices and drive improvement
• Ability to implement, and monitor robust internal control systems to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, and ensure the integrity of financial data
• Key competencies
• Well-developed accounting, financial analysis and problem-solving skills
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in financial reporting.
• Time Management: Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Iress is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We strongly believe that diversity is what makes our teams and our products succeed. Our people have different experiences, skills, perspectives and beliefs and everyone’s uniqueness is valued and celebrated.

Our hiring decisions are never based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity, religion, disability, citizenship, marital or family status and age. Even if you feel you don’t meet all of the requirements of the role, we would still like to hear from you!

We’re also proud to be globally recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer that promotes and supports all women in the workplace.

For more information about what we do, our people and values, please visit our website - https://www.iress.com/join-us/careers/

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