About the Role We are looking for an Associate/Financial Accountant on 12 month max term contract.
The role is within the Group's Treasury Accounting team, with the team responsible for ensuring the Bank's Treasury Accounting and reporting requirements are met and that systems and controls are in place and continually developed to enable effective management and control of the Banks portfolio of securitised loans.
This position is responsible for ensuring that allocated month end tasks, balance sheet reconciliations, Trust Distributions and financial reporting activities are completed in a timely, efficient and accurate manner.
Furthermore, you will be required to contribute towards the consolidation and standardisation of financial control activities to drive efficiency and enhanced controls, providing a platform to transition to the target future state following the broader Finance Transformation.
Key Accountabilities: Assist with the preparation and review of cash calculations and disbursements of trust collection accounts, monthly waterfalls and distributions.
Responsible for monthly accounting processes and reporting for the securitisation and warehouse facilities.
Ongoing improvements to enhance resilience and accuracy of trust management activities of the bank.
Responsible for the ongoing assessment, management and testing of key controls for Securitisation activities to ensure a prudent risk management approach is maintained.
Assist with the financial reporting disclosures related to the Securitisation Trust, working with Treasury and Financial Reporting and Control.
Assist with monthly hedge accounting activity as well as maintaining hedge relationships in compliance with AASB 9/IFRS 9.
About you The ideal candidate for this position is a CPA, CA, ICAA qualified professional or possesses an international equivalent.
They bring with them accounting experience and predominantly within a financial control function.
Ideally some proven technical accounting skills and the capacity to interpret new accounting standards with ease would be great to have.
Additionally, experience in Securitisation accounting is highly regarded but not essential.
Moreover, this role suits an energetic person ready to build relationships and challenge the way we do things from the start.
Experience is good to have but not a key factor, this role is an excellent opportunity to apply yourself and grow into a Senior Financial Account over time.
About Us BOQ Group is a truly unique group of challenger brands with a purpose – to provide a genuine alternative to Australian financial services for customers and employees.
Our family of brands (Bank of Queensland (BOQ), ME Bank, Virgin Money Australia, BOQ Specialist), each come with their own defined customer audience and brand personality, but share one goal – to build social capital through banking.
That's creating trust with customers, exploring staff potential and believing that tiny gestures and big ideas can change the world for communities.
BOQ Group's inclusive vision is to foster a workspace that values and leverages difference and creates new possibilities, a place where our people feel confident to bring their best selves to work every day.
We embrace difference and believe that our workforce should reflect the customers and communities that we serve.
Since 2021, BOQ Group is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
In 2023, we successfully implemented an innovative Reconciliation Plan, driving positive change and promoting inclusivity across BOQ Group.
Our Benefits At BOQ Group, we are passionate about creating an exceptional work environment that nurtures both your professional and personal growth.
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to enhance your well-being, provide financial security, and foster a sense of community and inclusion.
Here are just some of the fantastic perks you can enjoy as part of our team: Flexible working arrangement - Balance your work and personal life with ease.
Discounted financial products - Enjoy exclusive rates on our financial services across the Group.
Salary sacrificing options - Maximise your take-home pay with our salary packaging options.
Paid parental leave with no minimum requirements - Spend quality time with your new family member without any worries.
Purchase additional annual leave - Need more time off?
You can buy extra leave days.
Discounted private health insurance plan - Take care of your health with our special rates.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access confidential support for personal and professional challenges for you and your family Access to employee network groups - Connect with peers through our First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, Multicultural, Gender, Early Careers, and accessibility groups.
Pride in Diversity membership : We are proud members of Pride in Diversity and actively participate in the Australian Workplace Equality Index.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
Join us and be part of a company that truly cares about its people and community!
How to Apply To apply for this role at #boqgroup #grouptech, follow the links or apply via our Careers Page.
BOQ Group is committed to diversity and an inclusive workforce.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
When you apply, you are welcome to tell us the pronouns you use and please let us know any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
If you are successful for a role with BOQ Group, it is a condition of employment that background screening is completed to ensure that the Bank complies with its obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act.
These checks may include, but are not limited to: identity, verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, immigration checks, verification of academic qualifications, bankruptcy checks.
Please no agency applications.