Manager, Financial Accounting

Westpac; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpac is seeking a Manager, Financial Accounting to lead the preparation of financial accounting returns, management reporting, and insightful analysis to support business decisions and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, PNG, you will partner with stakeholders to deliver accurate financial reporting, ensure timely regulatory submissions, and drive continuous improvement within the Finance team.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
• CA or CPA qualification, or active progress towards completion.
• Strong experience in financial accounting, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Experience in banking/financial services or regulated environments.
• Sound understanding of accounting standards, financial controls, and regulatory reporting.
• Experience with financial accounting systems and advanced MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual financial accounting returns.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Reporting to provide data for central bank reporting.
• Develop business cases for investments and strategic decisions, including accounting analysis of proposed transactions.
• Produce expense and revenue analyses and support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Lead month-end accounting duties and drive process improvements.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and assist in training Accounting Officers.
• Support the Financial Controller on Finance committee and Board papers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

CA or CPA qualification or progress towards completion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial accounting systems

Job description

Manager, Financial Accounting – POR00660
Join Westpac PNG and help deliver accurate financial reporting, strong financial control, and insightful analysis that supports sound business decision-making and regulatory compliance.

About Us

We are a bank that’s been around for generations, helping our customers grow and prosper with their business. We are also committed to our vision: to be our customers’ #1 Bank and Partner Through Life.

As the oldest bank and first company in Australia, we have more than 200 years of continuous service to the people of Papua New Guinea. Through our unique portfolio of brands, we support and serve a vast clientele.

About the Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, PNG. This role is primarily responsible for supporting the Financial Controller by delivering high-quality financial reporting, management reporting, financial analysis, and accounting oversight. You will partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial returns, regulatory reporting, reconciliations, and management insights. The role also supports strategic initiatives through business case analysis, technical accounting guidance, and continuous improvement within the Finance team.

What are my key areas of focus?

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and semi-annual financial accounting returns
• Working with the Manager – Regulatory Reporting to provide financial accounting data required for compliance reporting to the central bank
• Preparing business cases to support new investments, strategies and other business decisions including analysis of accounting treatment for proposed transactions.
• Preparing expense and revenue analysis for the business and supporting cost reduction initiatives
• Initially performing and then leading month end accounting duties as directed
• Responsible for general ledger reconciliation process
• Assist in training and development of Accounting Officers
• Supporting the Financial Controller with input to the Finance contribution to Risk Committee and Board papers

What do I need?

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
• CA or CPA qualification, or active progress towards completion.
• Strong experience in financial accounting, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Previous experience within banking, financial services, or a regulated environment.
• Sound understanding of accounting standards, financial controls, and regulatory reporting.
• Experience working with financial accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy.

What’s in it for me?

Playing a significant part in the future of the business, your career development is important to us. We will provide a platform that allows you to keep learning and growing, backed by a fantastic team of people within a can-do, supportive structure. Along with this, you will access benefits in banking, wealth and insurance offers in the market.

For professionally accredited candidates, this role offers the opportunity to further develop your expertise, work alongside experienced finance leaders, and contribute to key strategic and regulatory initiatives.

What’s it like to work there?

We are a bank that aims to provide a supportive working environment with a phenomenal corporate culture. We value diversity and inclusion, and we’re proud to provide a working environment with opportunities and flexibility for our team. Being part of the Westpac Family means you’ll be part of a culturally diverse team that’s been around for over 200 years.