Senior Finance Manager - Wealth Management
- Recruiter
- CommBank
- Location
- Sydney CBD Area
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 10 Oct 2019
- Closes
- 15 Oct 2019
- Ref
- 40024213_27062019
- Approved employers
- Approved employer
- Job role
- Finance manager
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Manager
See yourself in our team
Financial Services (FS) partner with all areas of CommBank to provide specialist advice on financial management and strategy. This advice covers finance, audit, treasury, investor relations, security, general procurement and property. Wealth Management Finance (WMF) supports the Wealth Management (WM) Senior Leadership Team to manage and grow the business.
WM comprises CommInsure, Aligned Advice and Colonial First State (CFS). WM provides financial advice, superannuation and investment administration and asset management services for over $200 billion in assets globally and insures millions of Australians.
Do work that matters
The Senior Manager , Financial Risk and Reporting is accountable for the preparation of financial reporting documents, the accurate month end close process and the control framework to ensure an accurate and timely close of the general ledger. This role will also lead projects to simplify and automate processes and take responsibility for providing quality data to key internal and external stakeholders.
Some of your key responsibilities include:
- Accurate and timely month end close process and implementation of an appropriate control framework e.g. account reconciliations and manual journal entries;
- Delivery of financial reporting (statutory / regulatory) and controls management activities for CommInsure, Colonial First State, and WM Centre Finance;
- Provide quality control for financials statements across Wealth Management and ensure compliance with accounting reporting requirements;
- Preparation of governmental surveys and key Board accounting papers;
- Take a proactive approach to month end close and drive change by providing data and insights in a timely manner to the Business Partners;
- Support (and at times lead) the implementation of new product / transactions and manage associated changes and reporting;
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with your key stakeholders, collaborate and be seen as a trusted adviser to them;
- Provide leadership, develop, recruit and manage a high performing team with demonstrated capability;
We’re interested in hearing from people who have
- CA, CFA or equivalent preferable, Relevant Degree in a Finance discipline
- Proven track record in the monthly close process and controls;
- WMF has a Business Intelligence and Data Analytics team which helps automate and simplify processes. Experience in translating complex business issues into an IT requirement and working closely with the BIDA team to ensure efficient processes and production of accurate, timely and relevant information. SQL and coding experience, knowledge of accounting standards, PeopleSoft GL and Teradata preferred.
- Strong business acumen in order to converse competently with senior management and boards / committees on complex financial and accounting issues.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with managing situations where “influencing” and practical outcomes are paramount to achieving success
- Passion for continuous improvement and innovation and track record of driving change
- Self-motivated individual who displays a “can-do” pro-active style and desire to provide excellent service to customers
- Proven track record in managing Finance teams, with experience in the preparation of statutory accounts.
The people, businesses and communities we serve are wonderfully diverse. To reflect this, we're committed to hiring a similarly diverse workforce. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career.
Applications close: 14 Oct 2019 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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