Assistant Financial Accountant

nib Group Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

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As the Assistant Financial Accountant, you will prepare and maintain transactional data and reports to ensure the accuracy of the nib groups financial results and minimise risk to nib.

You will be involved in:

• Load Bank statements and match data daily
• Perform related reconciliations including receipts
• Process Bank payment transactions, ensuring appropriate approval, and perform related journal postings
• Complete bank reconciliations in a high-volume and multi-currency processing environment
• Conduct weekly and monthly reconciliations of trust accounts
• Complete Quarterly and Monthly balance sheet reconciliations for designated entities and accounts
• Processing month end and other journals

Let's talk about you

To be successful in this role you will have 3+ years of experience in a commercial environment, ideally in the insurance industry, along with 2 years of banking reconciliation experience (with an emphasis on trust accounts).

You have experience collaborating with the business and taking initiative to follow up on outstanding tasks.

Furthermore, we're looking for:

• Completed or progressing towards completion of tertiary qualifications in accounting
• Ability to meet reporting deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
• Strong attention to detail
• Membership of a Professional Accounting Body (preferred)
• Lived or work experience with the NDIS (preferred)

We know some people only apply when they meet every requirement. We're always on the lookout for curious individuals who will add to the culture - so if this role resonates with you and you have relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you

Let's talk about who we are

nib is a leader in private health insurance, disability support and health services, reshaping the industry through bold innovation, strategic disruption and trusted partnerships. We deliver great value health insurance and support services to protect, connect and empower you to access healthcare when and where you need.

We have a mission and vision of people enjoying better health. Through our success, we aspire to more prosperous and sustainable communities, helping members and travellers make more informed healthcare decisions and generally live healthier lives.

Let's talk about diversity, equity and inclusion

We embrace a flexible working environment and welcome candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We're committed to an environment where everyone has the autonomy and freedom to be their authentic selves, every day. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, veterans, LGBTQIA+ as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for open roles.

nib Group is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and employment experience. If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our online application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, or would like this advertisement in an alternative format, please contact us at nibemployment@nib.com.au.

Let's talk about working at nib

Our hybrid working model offers flexibility to work from home or our purpose-built office Hubs, designed for focus, connection, and collaboration. We're committed to coming together with purpose.

Other benefits to support you at work (and play) include:

• New starter benefit to help set up a functional home workspace
• 50% discount on employee health insurance + 35% off travel insurance
• The opportunity to give back to the community through paid leave for volunteering through nib foundation
• Access to our nib Well Program and corporate fitness discounts
• Access to employee share plans, short-term incentive program and life and salary continuance insurance benefits
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents regardless of carer status, 5 days paid cultural leave for First Nations peoples and 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave for trans, gender diverse and intersex employees

The fine print

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and bankruptcy check) prior to commencement of employment.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

Here's what to expect during our recruitment process: After applying, you'll receive an email confirmation. Within 1-2 weeks, you'll get an update on your application status. If you progress to the next stage, our Talent Acquisition team will call you to discuss the role, your motivations, and your career history.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionAccounting/Auditing
• IndustriesInsurance

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