The posting
Company Description
We’re one of Australia’s most trusted brands. Being Member-owned, every decision we make has people and our community at its heart. From our legendary Roadside assistance to electric vehicle charging networks, holiday parks and resorts, car rentals, and harbour transport and ocean cruising we are striving to make a difference that contributes to a brighter shared future for all Australians.
Forget what you thought you knew about the NRMA – take a look on the inside and you’ll discover that life with us is more than just a job – it’s your chance to make a difference together.
Job Description
We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Financial Accountant who is looking for a career pathway to a Financial Accountant role!
As a part of our Financial Control team, the primary purpose of this role is to assist with the completion of the accounting and reporting requirements of the Corporate/Group business unit, including month-end recharges, month and year end close. You will ensure the accuracy of month end and year end results, including undertaking variance analysis and providing business support to resolve issues that impact the correct accounting of business results. You will also play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the NRMA ledger by the timely preparation of the Balance Sheet reconciliations.
The role offers the flexibility to work from home and across all offices with attendance at our Sydney Olympic Park and Sydney CBD offices as agreed and required for the role.
What You’ll Do
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assist in completing month end journals (including accruals) ensuring compliance with NRMA guidelines and provision of supporting calculations and documentation
- Calculate prepayments and provision balances, applying appropriate methodology for estimating assets and liabilities
- Calculate and prepare journals relating to Payroll Tax allocations and Telecommunication charges
- Assist and work with the Shared Services team and Commercial teams to finalise month end accounts
- Complete monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, prepare ageing of reconciling items and complete clearance activity in a timely manner
- Assist in ensuring compliance with finance policies and procedures and accounting standards
- Assist with drafting of new finance policies and procedures or changes to existing policies and procedures
- Assist with preparation of all statutory accounts and associated information for regulatory reports
- Prepare and assist (where required) audit and related information for all statutory and internal audits
- Ensure appropriate records of transactions and supporting information are stored and are readily accessible
- Assist with investigations of variances as required and provide insightful and meaningful analysis to the Finance team where required
- Identify opportunities for improvement of finance systems and processes and assist in implementation.
What You’ll Bring
- Tertiary level qualification in a relevant discipline
- Completed or studying CA/CPA
- Previous experience in a similar role in a medium to large organisation would be ideal, preferably a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience
- Good knowledge of MS Office and prior experience in using ERP systems, preferably Oracle and/or NetSuite.
- Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communicator with ability to build rapport across the organisation
What's in it for you?
At the NRMA we aren’t just about discounts (although you do get these too). We offer benefits to help make work and life just right for you!
- Progressive flexibility, leave and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities including 5 weeks annual and recreation leave.
- Travel discounts on NRMA accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts.
- Complimentary myNRMA membership including free Roadside Assistance & discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more.
- Discounts on a range of NRMA personal insurance products including car, home & travel.
- Grow, progress or relocate your career and move around the NRMA Group or different locations with us.
Know You Belong
We’re for inclusion, diversity and representing the members, guests, customers and communities we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from First Nations, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to be a part of our team.
As part of our recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks.
Join the NRMA and grow your career with us. Apply now, we cannot wait to hear from you or visit our careers site to find out more about the opportunity.
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. The NRMA is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
