Corporate Accountant - Fixed Term

Employment Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Closing Date
26 Aug 2022 11:59pm

Job Title
Corporate Accountant - Fixed Term

Job Description

Fixed Term for 15 months

We're on a mission to redesign the way we all connect, and fundamentally change the nature of telecommunication products and services in Australia, and across the region.

The work we do empowers the lives of millions of people around the world. Together, we're creating a bold, new Telstra that will continue to lead the market both now and into the future. At Telstra, what you do matters.

About the team
In Strategy & Finance, we set our company's shared strategic vision and facilitate long-term strategic planning and resource allocation. Our team also provide commercial advice and strategic insight; deliver external reporting; and enable the business to effectively manage key strategic, operational and financial risks.

Responsibilities

• Apply your accounting expertise and analytical thinking skills to recognise patterns in data to identify any discrepancies in review and preparation of the financial statements
• Leverage sound written communication skills to draft internal reporting instructions, notes to the financial statements in the annual report; explanatory commentary to those notes and Board papers

• Employ your command of MS Office tools (Excel, Word) to develop new and improve existing templates used to collate information from the stakeholders
• Validate accuracy of set-up of internal software applications used to collate financial information for the preparation of the annual report
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure timely submission of inputs to the financial reports and to address any review queries
• Continue to build your knowledge in accounting and financial reporting to contribute to the preparation of Telstra's financial reports

Qualifications:

• CA/CPA qualified
• Independent thinker applying accounting knowledge with integrity
• 3-5 years' auditing experience in the Big Four or a mid-tier accounting firm or a large corporate function responsible for preparation of the statutory reporting
• Demonstrated knowledge in financial reporting, financial analysis, and accounting standards
• Good written communication skills
• Team player who is passionate about delivering a high standard of work

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in all its forms. We encourage applicants from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and applicants who may be living with a disability. We also offer flexibility in all our roles, to ensure everyone can participate.

To learn more about how we support our people, including accessibility adjustments we can provide you through the recruitment process, visit tel.st/thrive