Financial Accountant (14 months fixed term contract)

ING Bank (Australia) Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial and study leave support

Employee home loan benefits

Flexible working options

Job summary

ING Bank (Australia) Limited is seeking a qualified finance professional to support external, statutory and regulatory reporting, including APRA submissions. You will help prepare financial statements, support Board reporting and audits, and analyse data to improve controls.

The role emphasizes transformation through automation, advanced Excel and BI tools, with collaborative engagement across Finance, Risk and Technology teams.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion).
• 3–5 years' experience in banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of financial and regulatory reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills with large data sets.
• Proficiency in SQL, Power Query and Power BI is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver Head Office, statutory and regulatory reporting incl. APRA submissions.
• Support financial statement preparation, Board reporting and external audits.
• Analyse financial data to identify insights and reporting issues.
• Drive reporting transformation, automation and process improvement using SQL/Power BI/Power Query.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Technology and auditors.

Skills

Financial reporting

Regulatory reporting

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

CA or CPA

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.)

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

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.

We’re a global bank with a strong European base, and our more than 60,000 colleagues serve around 38 million customers and corporate clients in over 40 countries. Joining ING means working with friendly and collaborative people towards making a positive impact on people and planet. We believe in empowering the people around us and our customers to stay a step ahead. Working here means having the autonomy to drive progress, helping to create superior customer value and contributing to our ambition of putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Here, we’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and forward-thinkers, dedicated to putting a real impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or seeking the next big challenge, we have opportunities that will inspire and push you to grow.