Accounting Operations Analyst, Sydney

The EY Oceania Accounting Operations team, based in Sydney, seeks a Accounting Operations Analyst to support activities of the Accounting Operations Manager. This is a Core Business Activity rather than a client facing role; thus, our clients are internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the firm's external compliance requirements including completion of financial statements and external lodgments.
• Act as the gatekeeper for all accounting transactions that are transacted to the general ledger.
• Actively act as the knowledge lead on all business acquisitions made across EY Oceania.
• Manage the work priorities and quality of work being prepared by the Global Delivery Service (GDS) General Ledger (GL) team.
• Manage the preparation and actively review all Oceania entity accounts.
• Confidently provide accounting advice on complex accounting issues to senior leadership.
• Prepare key financial reports on the firms' results and present your insightful findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Drive the work priorities and continuing education of the team, including identifying areas for process improvements and automation.
• Participate as an active contributor on ad hoc projects as requested, providing input and insight from a financial perspective.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Commerce and either a member of Chartered Accountants Australia + New Zealand, the Institute of Chartered Practicing Accountants or equivalent.
• 4-5 years of experience in a finance function, with general ledger account reconciliation experience.
• Strong ability to "think outside the box" when solving problems, hard-working with a pro-active, positive and co-operative attitude.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and key accounting principles
• Previous experience in managing counselees.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Ideally you will have

Partially of fully completed a:

• University degree in commerce, business, finance or mathematical field.
• graduate level education and/or
• professional certification.
• Intermediate or strong Excel skills with a desire to develop them further and enjoy using the software tool effectively.

What working for EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

EY is committed to be an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we'll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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