Finance Analyst - 12-month contract

Anton Murray Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton Murray Consulting seeks a Finance Analyst to join the Finance & Administration team in Sydney. The role offers exposure to month-end close, reconciliations, regulatory and Head Office reporting, and accounts payable in a global banking environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance with 2+ years in finance, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. This 12-month contract provides broad experience across departments and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field (CA/CPA/CFA a plus)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance role
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
• Prepare month-end reconciliations and assist with daily reconciliations and checks
• Prepare working files to support regulatory and Head Office reporting
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement
• Maintain and update financial databases and spreadsheets
• Assist with processing invoices and reconciling vendor accounts
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data
• Participate in process efficiency reviews and ad hoc projects, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Support budgeting processes through data gathering and analysis
• Assist in preparing information for internal and external audits

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a global bank, is seeking a motivatedFinance Analystto join their Finance & Administration department. This is a great opportunity for an early-career finance professional to gain broad exposure across month-end close, regulatory and Head Office reporting support, accounts payable, and cross-functional finance projects within a global banking environment.

About the Role

Reporting into the Finance team, you will support the month-end close process, assist with reconciliations and reporting working files, maintain financial data, and contribute to process improvement and ad hoc projects across the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end close to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
• Prepare month-end reconciliations and assist with daily reconciliations and checks
• Prepare working files to support regulatory and Head Office reporting
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement
• Maintain and update financial databases and spreadsheets
• Assist with processing invoices and reconciling vendor accounts
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data
• Participate in process efficiency reviews and ad hoc projects, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Support budgeting processes through data gathering and analysis
• Assist in preparing information for internal and external audits

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field (CA/CPA/CFA a plus)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance role
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical thinking, with the ability to interpret data, resolve discrepancies and provide actionable insights
• Capable of handling complex data and solving problems independently
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in financial records
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

This is a well-paying 12-month contract position, paying up to 130k Including super, depending onprior experience.