Financial Accountant (12 month contract)We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team on a 12 month fixed-term contract.Is this your next role?As a Financial Accountant, you will ensure the accurate and timely financial, management, and regulatory reporting for the Bank. You'll also contribute to special projects and process improvements as the Bank continues its rapid growth.You'll look after medium to complex accounting and reconciliations for the Heartland Bank Australia, ensuring financial transactions are properly accounted for and reconciled to support internal and external reporting. In addition to managing your portfolio of accounts, you'll be responsible for maintaining the bank account register, reviewing accounting entries and reconciliations prepared by the Assistant Accountants and providing backup and support for other members of the Financial Accounting team. As part of a diverse and growing business, you'll be exposed to a variety of financial transactions, allowing you to broaden your knowledge and skillset for future career progression.Does this sound like you?You're a CA/CPA-qualified professional with solid industry experience. You operate at pace, handle ambiguity with ease and enjoy working in a buzzing environment. You'll be hands on since we are the kind of organisation that gets on with things.Keys to your success will include:In-depth knowledge of accounting standards, financial statements, and disclosure notes.Experience in the banking industry is essential.Strong ability to identify, assess, evaluate, and manage risks within a Finance function.Computer literate with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.Strong stakeholder management abilities.A bit about us and what we doAt Heartland Bank Australia, we focus on providing Australians with specialist banking products that are the best or only of their kind. We do this digitally so our customers can spend more time on the things that matter most - instead of waiting in a queue to speak with someone at a bank.We're well-established in Australia and have been serving Australians since 1971. Through Heartland Finance, we're the leading provider of reverse mortgages, and through StockCo, we're a leading provider of specialist livestock finance. We're part of the Heartland group of companies which has more than 145 years of experience in financial services. Heartland is listed on the New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges (NZX/ASX: HGH).Can you see yourself here?Our values define who we are. We're innovative and always evolving. We work together as one team and have big ambition. We offer real opportunities for learning and career development. You can also get involved in driving change through our internal groups, including our rainbow committee, Growing Families, wellbeing and sustainability groups.Our perks include flexible working, regular team social activities and events, flu vaccinations and more.Diversity & inclusionAt Heartland, we're proud to celebrate the many characteristics that make us different. We're committed to improving the inclusiveness of our workplace, enabling our people to be authentic and helping us better understand and respond to our customers. We're an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage everyone to apply. Let us know if you need support throughout the application or interview process including a sign language interpreter or speech-to-text reporter. Feel free to share your pronouns in your application.Keen to learn more?To learn more about Heartland, check out our website heartlandbank.com.au or follow us on LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/heartland-bank-Australia.Please note you must be eligible to work in Australia.#J-18808-Ljbffr