Job Senior Financial Accountant, Sydney

Introduction

About us 
We are an award winning, national $17B public offer industry fund focused on the education and community sectors. Working for NGS Super means being part of something bigger and working to make a difference to our members and their financial future.

Our people are key to our success, and as we expand, we’re committed to finding and retaining the right talent to take on the journey. As well as a flexible and fun workplace, we offer competitive benefits including additional leave entitlements, personal & professional development and health & wellbeing programs. 

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The Role 
Reporting to the Head of Finance and partnering closing with the FP&A and Finance Managers, this role is integral to developing a best in class Finance function. You’ll support critical month-end close processes, including journal preparation and posting, while developing and enhancing key Excel models to improve financial accuracy, insight, and efficiency. In addition, you’ll oversee the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring effective system management and appropriate user access controls.

What you’ll do

• Complete month-end close processes including trial balance analysis and GL mapping, accrued expenses, prepayments and tax accounting.
• Deliver in‑depth cost centre commentary analysis and reviews, providing timely and accurate reports to business heads to support decision‑making, ensuring key understand of NGS business cost drivers.
• Conduct comprehensive balance sheet reviews in a timely and accurate manner to ensure financial accuracy and control, particularly for key superannuation balances.
• Prepare detailed financial analysis and technical accounting commentary for board-level reporting, including RACC and executive committee papers, supporting decision-making on complex transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of APRA regulatory returns, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely submission, including NGS cost allocation methodologies.
• Prepare pension bonus tax quarterly calculations. 
• Prepare data for Payment Times Reporting submission. 
• Monitor and reporting of capitalised software and other NGS technology transformation project costs. 
• Assisting with monthly superannuation metrics reporting and delivery monthly Trustee Operation Reserve monitoring.
• Assist with audit processes, including preparation of workpapers and responding to audit queries.
• Contribute to process improvements, including automation initiatives and support for budgeting and forecasting.

About you 
You’re a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Accountant who thrives on accuracy, enjoys working in ambiguity, and brings strong analytical capability, along with the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, with CA or CPA.
• 5+yrs experience in audit or within a large, complex organisation (e.g. ASX-listed environment).
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Experience with MYOB Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, build simple scenario modelling ie: VLOOKUP's
• Strong communication skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Experience within the superannuation or financial services industry.
• Ability to work within ambiguity and deliver results.

The following are nice to have but not essential:

• Knowledge of APRA regulations and prudential standards.
• Familiarity with financial modelling and scenario analysis tools.
• Experience working with outsourced service providers.

If you bring strong Financial Accounting experience and are looking to grow your career in a purpose-driven, member-focused super fund, we’d love to hear from you.

We are a super fund that has an exceptional work culture, provides a diverse offering in developing our people and you can be a part of it while earning an attractive remuneration package! 

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit a copy of their updated CV.

Please note that to be eligible for this role, you are required to have permanent Australian working rights and residency. 

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity, and respect for all individuals.