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We're REA
REA Group is not your average digital business. From humble beginnings in a garage in Melbourne's east in 1995, we have grown into a leading global digital business, specialising in property.
With bold and ambitious goals, we are changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step – whether that's finding or financing your next home.
Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we're proud to be named in Australia's "Top 5" Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.
Where the team fits in
The Group Financial Reporting Accountant sits within the Finance & Business Services Group, headed up by the CFO. The Finance and Business Services team, or FaBS as we like to call them, is the engine room of the REA Group. The team is comprised of Finance, Risk, Procurement, Pricing, Corporate Developer, Corporate Affairs, Contracts, Customer Collections, Payments and Facilities Management.
The financial reporting team is responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of the financials for each of the businesses within the REA Group. The team's purpose is to provide reliable, relevant and efficient reporting in accordance with IFRS standards as well as consideration of US GAAP implications. The teams are accountable for, and assist in, the management of financial, tax and compliance reporting obligations as well as supporting the growth of the business by advising on strategic initiatives.
What the role is all about
The Group Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of REA Group's consolidated accounts and the financial reporting requirements for News Ltd and management reporting where required. The Group Financial Reporting Accountant also provides support and guidance to the finance teams across the Group focusing on group reporting, assisting with technical accounting matters, process improvement and efficiencies.
Prepare and analyse monthly and quarterly reporting to major shareholder, News Limited (News). A key contact for News NY consolidations team for monthly and quarterly reporting. Responsible for maintaining REA financials in OneStream consolidation system, including preparing journal entries to adjust for US GAAP differences. Ensuring compliance in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP and accounting standards, ASX listing rules and Corporations Law. Review related balance sheet reconciliations on a regular basis for any issues and compliance with Group policies. Accounting for REA's offshore subsidiaries in conjunction with outsourced business partner (monthly basis). Accounting for REA's equity investments on a monthly basis. Assist with external and internal audit requirements. Ensuring Sarbanes Oxley controls for US reporting regulations are operating effectively and always met without exception. Identify process improvements/efficiencies for finance teams reporting to the Group. Strong project management skills to efficiently ensure monthly reporting requirements (both internal and external) are well planned and executed. Adopt a whole business perspective when solving issues. Promote REA values and encourage teamwork through stakeholder collaboration. Work collaboratively within the team to share and obtain knowledge. Ensure team members are compliant with company policies/procedures and adhere to the REA values. Who we're looking for
Tertiary qualifications or equivalent
2-3 years of experience
CA or CPA qualified (or in process of obtaining)
Experience in the production of financial statements for ASX listed companies either via big 4 accounting firm or industry
AIFRS technical accounting knowledge
Ideally has experience with:
Knowledge of US GAAP and AIFRS accounting and disclosure differences
Complex entity structures, foreign currency and consolidations
Assessment and testing of Sarbanes Oxley attestation requirements
NetSuite, OneStream, Adaptive and Blackline financial systems.
The REA experience
The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we'll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We're committed to your development – both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously.
We offer:
A hybrid and flexible approach to working. Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers. Programs to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing. Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity. Hack Days so you can bring your big ideas to life. Performance recognition programs because hard work should never go unnoticed. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking – be it cultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other identity or lived experience. We know diverse teams are critical to maintaining our success and driving new business opportunities. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.
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