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FINANCIAL SERVICES

CURRENT VACANCIES

Below is a list of current vacancies that available within the Australian Financial Services sector. Browse at your convenience. If you find an opening that you are interested in, simply click on the link whereby you will be prompted to provide your details.

ACCOUNTANT (GENERAL)

JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides services relating to compliance-based financial reporting, auditing, insolvency and accounting information systems; and advises on associated record-keeping requirements. Registration or licensing may be required for certain services such as auditing. SPECIALISATIONS: Financial Analyst, Insolvency Consultant, and Insolvency Practitioner. LOCATIONS: Brisbane (Queensland), Canberra (Australian Capital Territory), Darwin (Northern Territory), Hobart (Tasmania), Melbourne (Victoria), Perth (Western Australia), and Sydney (New South Wales) TASKS INCLUDE: Assisting in formulating budgetary and accounting policies. Preparing financial statements for presentation to boards of directors, management, shareholders, and governing and statutory bodies. Conducting financial investigations, preparing reports, undertaking audits and advising on matters such as the purchase and sale of businesses, mergers, capital financing, suspected fraud, insolvency and taxation. Examining operating costs and organisations' income and expenditure. Providing assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements. Providing financial and taxation advice on business structures, plans and operations. Preparing taxation returns for individuals and organisations. Liaising with financial institutions and brokers to establish funds management arrangements. Introducing and maintaining accounting systems, and advising on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems. Maintaining internal control systems. May appraise cash flow and financial risk of capital investment projects. QUALIFICATIONS AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Overall band score of IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent), with a score of at least 5.0 in each of the test components. NOTE: You are exempt from needing to prove English language proficiency if you are regarded as an "exempt applicant". See our "English Language Requirements" page to learn if this applies to you. SKILLS ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT? Yes. Your qualifications and/or experience needs to be assessed and certified by the relevant skills assessing authority as being at least equivalent to the relevant Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification. The relevant Skills Assessing Authorities for this role: - Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (see https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com) - CPA Australia Ltd (see http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au) - Institute of Public Accountants Ltd (see http://www.publicaccountants.org.au)

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION: Also known as a Cost Accountant. Provides services relating to performance-based financial reporting, asset valuation, budgetary systems, cost management, pricing, forecasting and the strategic governance of organisations. Provides advice on financial planning, risk management, carbon sequestration projects and carbon pricing and provides management with reports to assist in decision-making. May provide insight into cost performance and support the implementation of benchmarking and quality improvement initiatives. Registration or licensing may be required. SPECIALISATIONS: Carbon Accountant, Commercial Accountant, and Product Accountant. LOCATIONS: Brisbane (Queensland), Canberra (Australian Capital Territory), Darwin (Northern Territory), Hobart (Tasmania), Melbourne (Victoria), Perth (Western Australia), and Sydney (New South Wales) TASKS INCLUDE: Assisting in formulating budgetary and accounting policies. Preparing financial statements for presentation to boards of directors, management, shareholders, and governing and statutory bodies. Conducting financial investigations, preparing reports, undertaking audits and advising on matters such as the purchase and sale of businesses, mergers, capital financing, suspected fraud, insolvency and taxation. Examining operating costs and organisations' income and expenditure. Providing assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements. Providing financial and taxation advice on business structures, plans and operations. Preparing taxation returns for individuals and organisations. Liaising with financial institutions and brokers to establish funds management arrangements. Introducing and maintaining accounting systems, and advising on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems. Maintaining internal control systems. May appraise cash flow and financial risk of capital investment projects. QUALIFICATIONS AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Overall band score of IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent), with a score of at least 5.0 in each of the test components. NOTE: You are exempt from needing to prove English language proficiency if you are regarded as an "exempt applicant". See our "English Language Requirements" page to learn if this applies to you. SKILLS ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT? Yes. Your qualifications and/or experience needs to be assessed and certified by the relevant skills assessing authority as being at least equivalent to the relevant Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification. The relevant Skills Assessing Authorities for this role: - Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (see https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com) - CPA Australia Ltd (see http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au) - Institute of Public Accountants Ltd (see http://www.publicaccountants.org.au)

TAXATION ACCOUNTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION: Also known as a Taxation Agent and Taxation Consultant. Analyses, reports and provides advice on taxation issues to organisations or individuals, prepares taxation returns and reports, and handles disputes with taxation authorities. Registration or licensing may be required. LOCATIONS: Brisbane (Queensland), Canberra (Australian Capital Territory), Darwin (Northern Territory), Hobart (Tasmania), Melbourne (Victoria), Perth (Western Australia), and Sydney (New South Wales) TASKS INCLUDE: Assisting in formulating budgetary and accounting policies. Preparing financial statements for presentation to boards of directors, management, shareholders, and governing and statutory bodies. Conducting financial investigations, preparing reports, undertaking audits and advising on matters such as the purchase and sale of businesses, mergers, capital financing, suspected fraud, insolvency and taxation. Examining operating costs and organisations' income and expenditure. Providing assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements. Providing financial and taxation advice on business structures, plans and operations. Preparing taxation returns for individuals and organisations. Liaising with financial institutions and brokers to establish funds management arrangements. Introducing and maintaining accounting systems, and advising on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems. Maintaining internal control systems. May appraise cash flow and financial risk of capital investment projects. QUALIFICATIONS AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Overall band score of IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent), with a score of at least 5.0 in each of the test components. NOTE: You are exempt from needing to prove English language proficiency if you are regarded as an "exempt applicant". See our "English Language Requirements" page to learn if this applies to you. SKILLS ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT? Yes. Your qualifications and/or experience needs to be assessed and certified by the relevant skills assessing authority as being at least equivalent to the relevant Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification. The relevant Skills Assessing Authorities for this role: - Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (see https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com) - CPA Australia Ltd (see http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au) - Institute of Public Accountants Ltd (see http://www.publicaccountants.org.au)

EXTERNAL AUDITOR

JOB DESCRIPTION: Designs and operates information and reporting systems, procedures and controls to meet external financial reporting requirements. Registration or licensing is required. LOCATIONS: Brisbane (Queensland), Canberra (Australian Capital Territory), Darwin (Northern Territory), Hobart (Tasmania), Melbourne (Victoria), Perth (Western Australia), and Sydney (New South Wales) TASKS INCLUDE: Arranging, giving notice of and attending meetings of directors and shareholders. Advising organisations' governing boards on matters concerning compliance with stock exchange listing rules, relevant legislation and corporation practice. Supervising organisations' share capital by preparing documents and share issues, and handling share transfers. Controlling treasury and treasury systems and establishing and reviewing risk management objectives and treasury policies. Identifying, managing and reporting on financial risks. Assisting with equity management, debt management, securities and taxation planning issues. Collecting, analysing and interpreting information on the financial standing, cost structures and trading effectiveness of organisations. Devising, re-organising and establishing budgetary cost control and other accounting systems such as computer-based systems. Conducting audits and investigations and preparing financial statements and reports for management, shareholders, and governing and statutory bodies. Evaluating the cost effectiveness and risks of operational processes, activities, policies and systems. Reporting to management on the existence and effectiveness of the system of internal controls. Establishing audit objectives, and designing and implementing audit methodologies, processes and audit report criteria. QUALIFICATIONS AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. In the case of Corporate Treasurers and Company Secretaries, at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Overall band score of IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent), with a score of at least 5.0 in each of the test components. NOTE: You are exempt from needing to prove English language proficiency if you are regarded as an "exempt applicant". See our "English Language Requirements" page to learn if this applies to you. SKILLS ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT? Yes. Your qualifications and/or experience needs to be assessed and certified by the relevant skills assessing authority as being at least equivalent to the relevant Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification. The relevant Skills Assessing Authorities for this role: - Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (see https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com) - CPA Australia Ltd (see http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au) - Institute of Public Accountants Ltd (see http://www.publicaccountants.org.au)

INTERNAL AUDITOR

JOB DESCRIPTION: Also known as a Audit Officer. Examines, verifies, evaluates and reports on financial, operational and managerial processes, systems and outcomes to ensure financial and operational integrity and compliance, and assists in business process reviews, risk assessments, developing deliverables and reporting progress against outcomes. Registration or licensing may be required. LOCATIONS: Brisbane (Queensland), Canberra (Australian Capital Territory), Darwin (Northern Territory), Hobart (Tasmania), Melbourne (Victoria), Perth (Western Australia), and Sydney (New South Wales) TASKS INCLUDE: Arranging, giving notice of and attending meetings of directors and shareholders. Advising organisations' governing boards on matters concerning compliance with stock exchange listing rules, relevant legislation and corporation practice. Supervising organisations' share capital by preparing documents and share issues, and handling share transfers. Controlling treasury and treasury systems and establishing and reviewing risk management objectives and treasury policies. Identifying, managing and reporting on financial risks. Assisting with equity management, debt management, securities and taxation planning issues. Collecting, analysing and interpreting information on the financial standing, cost structures and trading effectiveness of organisations. Devising, re-organising and establishing budgetary cost control and other accounting systems such as computer-based systems. Conducting audits and investigations and preparing financial statements and reports for management, shareholders, and governing and statutory bodies. Evaluating the cost effectiveness and risks of operational processes, activities, policies and systems. Reporting to management on the existence and effectiveness of the system of internal controls. Establishing audit objectives, and designing and implementing audit methodologies, processes and audit report criteria. QUALIFICATIONS AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. In the case of Corporate Treasurers and Company Secretaries, at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Overall band score of IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent), with a score of at least 5.0 in each of the test components. NOTE: You are exempt from needing to prove English language proficiency if you are regarded as an "exempt applicant". See our "English Language Requirements" page to learn if this applies to you. SKILLS ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT? Yes. Your qualifications and/or experience needs to be assessed and certified by the relevant skills assessing authority as being at least equivalent to the relevant Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification. The relevant Skills Assessing Authorities for this role: - Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (see https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com) - CPA Australia Ltd (see http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au) - Institute of Public Accountants Ltd (see http://www.publicaccountants.org.au)

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