Financial Accountant (14 months fixed term contract)

ING Bank (Australia) Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Employee home loan benefits

Flexible working options

Job summary

ING Australia is seeking a qualified finance professional to join the External Reporting team. You will prepare Head Office, statutory and regulatory reporting, including APRA submissions, ensuring accuracy and alignment with accounting standards and group requirements.

In this role you will support financial statement preparation, board reporting and external audits, and you will drive reporting transformation through automation using SQL, Power BI and Power Query.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification, or nearing completion.
• 3-5 years' experience in banking, financial services or a Big 4.
• Strong understanding of financial and regulatory reporting.
• Advanced Excel with large data analysis.
• Proficiency in SQL, Power Query and Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Confident communicator engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver Head Office, statutory and regulatory reporting, including APRA submissions.
• Support financial statement preparation, Board reporting and external audit requirements.
• Analyse financial and reporting data to identify insights, reporting issues and opportunities for control enhancement.
• Drive reporting transformation, automation and process improvements using SQL, Power BI and Power Query.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Technology and external auditors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

SQL

Power Query

Power BI

Job description

Join a high-performing Finance team where you'll play a critical role in delivering accurate financial, regulatory and statutory reporting while helping drive automation and reporting transformation initiatives. Reporting to the Manager, External Reporting, you'll be responsible for supporting the delivery of external reporting obligations, including Head Office, Statutory and Regulatory reporting. You'll ensure reporting is accurate, timely and well-controlled while identifying opportunities to enhance processes, data quality and automation capabilities.

What you'll do

• Prepare and deliver Head Office, statutory and regulatory reporting, including APRA submissions, in line with accounting standards and group requirements.
• Support financial statement preparation, Board reporting and external audit requirements.
• Analyse financial and reporting data to identify insights, reporting issues and opportunities for control enhancement.
• Drive reporting transformation, automation and process improvement initiatives using SQL, Power BI and Power Query.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Technology and external auditors.

What we're looking for

• CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion).
• 3-5 years' experience in banking, financial services or a Big 4 accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, regulatory reporting and accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience analysing large and complex data sets.
• Proficiency in SQL, Power Query and Power BI is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

What’s in it for you?

• Financial and leave support for employees who commit to study that benefits their development
• Employee home loan benefits
• Flexible working options

About Us

At ING, we’re all about making life simpler and more rewarding - for the people who bank with us, the team members who work with us, and the communities we’re proud to support. Joining ING means stepping into an environment where your individuality isn’t just welcomed - it’s celebrated. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, inclusive, and supportive, giving you the freedom to be yourself, so you can do your thing. Whether you’re taking ownership of exciting projects, thinking outside the box, or working with global colleagues, you’ll find ING is the kind of place where growth isn’t just a possibility; it’s a promise. As a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and Family Inclusive workplace, you’ll feel the difference in how we value and champion our people. We make decision making on hiring based on your skills, capabilities, and how you align with our values - not on ticking every box.

We’re invested in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong. One last note: We operate using a direct talent sourcing model, so no agency introductions, please. ING is Australia’s most recommended bank according to RFI Global’s Consumer Atlas Survey, January–June 2025 (n = 29,510) when compared to customers of the 10 largest ADIs operating in Australia.

Contact Gail Cunningham on [e-mail]. For support and adjustments, including DEI, LGBTQI+ confidential application support enquiries: [e-mail]. Applications close 30th September 2026.

We hire people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on more responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself. With around 57,000 employees in over 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities. Show us initiative and we’ll let you make a difference. ING is a great place to join. We work in a highly dynamic environment where people are trusted to make decisions and every voice gets heard. If you have an idea how to make things better, you’ll be encouraged to make it happen – regardless of your position. We’d love to meet you.