Financial Accountant, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

<h3>Company Description</h3><p><strong>Hi.</strong> We’re OFX, a global provider of online, international payment services. We solve the complexity of moving money and enable better decisions. Headquartered in Sydney with offices worldwide, we’re a customer-focused business that is all about inspiring customer confidence.</p><p>At OFX, you’ll have the opportunity to reach beyond your role and function across disciplines. Make use of your diverse skill set at a business that values your expertise and turn your potential into reality.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p>The <strong>Financial Accountant</strong> will be primarily responsible for assisting the head of finance &amp; operations with the financial &amp; other statutory reporting obligations of OFX Payments Ireland. The role will ensure that the required controls are in place and adhered to and will be integral in supporting the global finance team. The role will also partner with key business and external stakeholders to drive growth in the region. Key responsibilities will include financial performance and analysis, financial modelling, business cases requiring investment and ad-hoc analysis.</p><p><strong><em>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</em></strong></p><ul><li>Support the internal month end close and external statutory reporting requirements</li><li>Support timely and accurate reporting to the global team</li><li>Support external auditors’ with the preparation and completion of the annual financial statements and independent audit</li><li>Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting process as required for the region</li><li>Completion of OFX Payments Ireland quarterly regulatory returns</li><li>Support external advisor with the completion of tax returns</li><li>Support regional commercial finance lead on all ad-hoc analysis for the EMEA region including FP&amp;A, analytics, insights, pricing, credit assessment</li><li>Ensure monthly management accounts are produced to the required standard and within agreed timelines.</li><li>Prepare timely, insightful, accurate financial information to aid decision support.</li><li>Ensure that robust internal governance and controls are in place and are consistently adhered to</li><li>Assistance with monthly ad-hoc reporting and reconciliations</li><li>Hands-on maintenance of tightly controlled processes, systematic checking, and frequent liaison with Operations.</li><li>Support the execution of daily business safeguarding responsibilities</li><li>Effective collaborate and communication with global finance team</li><li>Proactively seeking to improve Finance team processes and reporting</li><li>Support ad hoc project work for Finance and Commercial Finance</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Tertiary qualifications in accounting/business/commerce.</li><li>CA/CPA qualified or part qualified.</li></ul><p><strong><em>Knowledge, skills, experience</em></strong></p><ul><li>Approximately 2 years experience in a financial accounting and reporting focused role.</li><li>Expertise in financial accounting in particular month-ends</li><li>Able to pragmatically apply accounting concepts.</li><li>Competent with business writing (accounting papers, Board papers, qualitative annual report disclosures etc).</li><li>Ability to prioritise time correctly to meet deadlines</li><li>Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.</li><li>Keen interest in and ability to be a key contributor in the development and maintenance of BI/Analytics data sets and tools.</li><li>Intermediate to advanced levels of Microsoft Outlook, Word &amp; Excel</li><li>An understanding of foreign exchange markets, foreign exchange terms</li></ul><p><strong><em>Core Competencies</em></strong></p><ul><li>Able to communicate effectively with employees from all parts of the company, and be able to present a highly professional image when representing the Company in person or by phone</li><li>Able to demonstrate a thorough approach to work, showing attention to detail and work accuracy</li><li>Demonstrates effective team work with flexibility and willingness to take on roles outside the roles normal functional responsibility if required</li><li>A can-do attitude with a positive outlook</li><li>Enthusiastic, motivated and proactive</li><li>Highly organised and proactive</li><li>Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage deadlines effectively and efficiently</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p><strong>What it's like working at OFX</strong></p><p>We’re OFXers because we want to make a difference. We see challenges as opportunities and we’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to get stuff done. We’re committed to making things easier for our clients, pushing boundaries and continuing to move with the times so that we can continue to inspire confidence every day and through every transaction.</p><p>We operate as one team, cross-functionally and globally to drive outcomes that deliver excellence f