Senior Accountant - Corporate

About La Trobe Financial
La Trobe Financial is Australia’s leading alternative asset manager, helping Australians build better futures for over 70 years. With $25 billion in assets under management and the trust of 160,000 customers, we’ve grown through a commitment to service, innovation, and putting people first.
We don’t just deliver retirement income – we shape lives, careers, and communities. Our culture is built on trust, excellence, accountability, and a shared purpose: to make a meaningful difference every day.
Build your future with us.
The Opportunity
As part of the Financial Control team within La Trobe Financial, your primary responsibility is to support the financial integrity and reporting of the Group’s corporate entities. This includes supporting the month-end close process by ensuring journal entries, intercompany reconciliations and KPI analysis are performed on a timely and accurate basis. You will perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
As a Senior Accountant, you will assist in the preparation of the statutory financial reports, working closely with external audit and have a strong risk-mindset with adherence to the internal control environment.
This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building stakeholder relationships, both within and outside Finance, and who is looking to grow their career within a fast-paced organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Process cash and other journal transactions in the general ledgerReconciliation of general ledger accounts to supporting schedules, including system reportsComplete end to end entity accounting, including journals and reconciliations for up to two Corporate entitiesFinal monthly P&L and Balance Sheet for Corporate entitiesContribute towards the monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) reporting to managementCompletion of monthly/quarterly BAS - Monthly Operational expenditure reporting to C-Suite and Divisional leads.Reconciliation and clearance of related party balancesCompletion of year-end audit packs and assisting with the review of annual statutory financial statements and audit queries as and when required
About You
The successful applicant will be CA or CPA qualified and possess over 2 years in a commercial setting. Additional skills and experience required include:
High attention to detailAbility to multi-task, work to critical deadlinesExcellent communication skills (both written and verbal)Strong computer literacy skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesKnowledge of Technology One software is highly advantageousTeam player who has a can-do attitudeTake end-to-end ownership of tasksResults orientated, with an analytical problem-solving mindsetAbility to work under pressure and adhere to strict timeframes
Employee Benefits
We’re all about balance – delivering great work and enjoying the journey. Alongside a competitive salary, here are some perks that make working with us even better:
Celebrate your birthday – with a paid day off, just for you!Give back – with paid volunteer days to support causes you care about;More time for you – purchase additional annual leave when you need it;Support for families – 18 weeks paid primary carer parental leave plus superannuation contributions;Wild perks – free annual membership to Taronga Zoo and Collingwood Football Club!Wellbeing first – access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP);Keep growing – with ongoing training and development opportunities;Unforgettable socials – from team events to celebrations you’ll actually want to attend! andRetail therapy – enjoy discounts through Reward Gateway.
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and safe. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and proudly support an inclusive recruitment process and work environment. If you require adjustments at any stage of the process, please let us know, we’re here to help.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted