Group Financial Accountant

Description

Bring your expertise to an industry with purpose, scale and global impact.

At MUFG Pension & Market Services, your skills in finance, risk, analytics, marketing or operations translate directly into meaningful work supporting millions of Australians. As part of the largest business within a global financial institution, you'll enter the superannuation sector with strong development pathways, complex client partnerships, and a culture that celebrates diverse perspectives.

As our Financial Accountant, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality financial reporting outcomes across the Group. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with a Big 4 background who is looking to build on their technical accounting expertise while gaining broad exposure to statutory reporting, audit, controls, finance transformation and ESG reporting initiatives.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, Reporting, you will:

• Prepare and support the delivery of statutory financial statements, subsidiary accounts and year-end reporting requirements.
• Deliver month-end and year-end close activities including journals, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and intercompany accounting.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring financial integrity and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Support management reporting through analysis of P&L variances, balance sheet movements and key financial trends.
• Assist with external audit requirements, including preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation and responses to audit queries.
• Apply strong technical accounting knowledge to ensure compliance with accounting standards, governance requirements and internal controls.
• Support SOX controls, finance transformation initiatives and continuous improvement projects across reporting and finance processes.
• Contribute to finance's ESG reporting obligations, including data collection, reconciliations, control evidence and audit support.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• CA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• 3+ years' experience in financial accounting, statutory reporting, audit or financial reporting environments.
• Big 4 experience gained within Audit, Assurance or Financial Reporting engagements is ideal however
• Strong technical accounting skills and experience preparing or reviewing financial statements and statutory accounts.
• Demonstrated experience across financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, journals and audit processes.
• A strong risk and controls mindset with the ability to identify issues, challenge evidence and maintain quality documentation.
• Experience working with external auditors and supporting audit deliverables.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems capability.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across finance and business teams.
• Exposure to SOX controls, finance transformation initiatives or ESG reporting will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

Some of our Employment Benefits

• Flexible Working – hybrid model enabling our employees to work in the office and at home
• Purchased Leave, Parental Leave, Volunteer Leave, Gender transition leave, Well-being leave
• Employee Recognition Program - to recognise people who are demonstrating our values and Company purpose.
• Talent Referral Program
• Salary Sacrificing via Superannuation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Learning & Development - Development at your fingertips via self-paced learning, including educational assistance support
• Employee discounts – Access discounted rates and offers from a variety of providers including Bupa and Microsoft!
• Novated Car Leasing

Culture at MUFG Pension & Market Services

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive, and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of our company and together we will achieve our full potential.

We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now with your resume and detailed cover letter highlighting your skills, experience, and why you would be a good fit for the role.

Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.