About the Role This 12 month max term position is a managerial role within the Finance Operations team and is responsible for leading the Group's Core Banking Finance reconciliations and will lead and contribute to the standardisation of Group processes to deliver contemporary and seamless reconciliations whilst ensuring compliance with financial obligations and controls.You will be accountable for managing reconciliations across General Ledger and suspense accounts, Group payment clearing streams, BOQ branch operations and various workstreams across the Group's multiple brands.
Additionally, you will support the relevant business units in the management of aged exception items.You will manage a team of c.13 Reconciliations officers across 2 locations (Brisbane and Melbourne) to deliver the business unit's objectives.As the Group continues its transformation journey you will provide subject matter expertise into the design and implementation of new reconciliations systems and processes and contribute, more holistically, into the wider ERP implementation.This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
About you We are seeking a Group Reconciliations Manager with strong leadership skills and highly experienced in reconciliations, including previou experience in a managerial role within a core banking reconciliations function.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services, demonstrating the ability to manage a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment.You will be adept at overseeing routine operations while effectively navigating change management processes.
Experience with system implementation is highly preferred, as is familiarity with accounting packages and ERPs such as SAP, Workday, and Oracle, along with a medium proficiency in Excel.Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as the role requires engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.
The ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization is crucial.
Additionally, you need to consistently meet deadlines and show a passion for continuous improvement, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency.
About Us BOQ Group is a truly unique group of challenger brands with a purpose – to provide a genuine alternative to Australian financial services for customers and employees.Our family of brands (Bank of Queensland (BOQ), ME Bank, Virgin Money Australia, BOQ Specialist), each come with their own defined customer audience and brand personality, but share one goal – to build social capital through banking.
That's creating trust with customers, exploring staff potential and believing that tiny gestures and big ideas can change the world for communities.BOQ Group's inclusive vision is to foster a workspace that values and leverages difference and creates new possibilities, a place where our people feel confident to bring their best selves to work every day.
We embrace difference and believe that our workforce should reflect the customers and communities that we serve.Since , BOQ Group is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).In , we successfully implemented an innovative Reconciliation Plan, driving positive change and promoting inclusivity across BOQ Group.
Our Benefits • Flexible working arrangements• Discounted financial products• Salary sacrificing options• Paid parental leave with no minimum• Purchase annual leave• Discounted private health insurance plan• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Access to employee network groups focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, Multicultural, Gender, Early Careers and accessibility• BOQ Group is a member of Pride in Diversity and a participating organisation in the Australian Workplace Equality Index