Manager Accounts Administration, Cash Management

Flexible working arrangements- Join a growing global firm- Work/life balance; we encourage employees to work where we work best

You will have the opportunity to lead a team of professionals in Perpetual Corporate Trust. This role provides a unique opportunity to work with internal stakeholders and banking institutions.

Sounds interesting? Here are some specifics about the opportunity:
Key role accountabilities include:
1. Client Service- Build effective relationships with internal clients and banking partners- Act upon Client instructions within required timeframes (SLAs)- Respond to client enquiries relating to various services, financial products, fees and conditions- Provision of timely information and reports to internal stakeholders- Use initiative, work with strict deadlines & perform tasks with high level of accuracy- Communicate effectively on issues / problems to Senior Management and ensure a proper and timely follow-up to ensure resolution- Appropriate handling of confidential and sensitive information in line with privacy policies.

2. Accounts Administration- Manage Perpetual Corporate Trust bank account opening and closure requests within agreed SLA- Maintain accounts in line with company policies and procedures, industry codes of conduct, and client instructions- Timely establishment of internal and external online banking user administration- Maintain accurate records in internal systems; both electronic and paper-based format- Verification of documentation and due diligence- Provide guidance, support, act as resource & assist team members from multiple operational areas relating to queries from both business and technology aspects- Support and provide analysis for business change and issues

3. Reconciliations- Perform daily account reconciliations- Match unreconciled items on bank accounts with internal information and systems- Ensure the timely monthly signoff of bank reconciliations- Produce ad hoc reconciliation reporting

4. Risk Management- Identify risks and determine ways to mitigate them- Review and provide input into team Risk Profile- Conduct assigned biannual Control Self-Assessments- Appropriate investigation and escalation of reconciliation and account administration functions.- Manage compliance within legal and statutory requirements

5. Team Management- Manage team of 6 including individual’s performance and development- Leadership by example- Coaching and mentoring

To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills and experience could include:
- Sound understanding of trusts & related documentation- Solid understanding of AML and KYC industry standards- Bank account reconciliation knowledge- Experience with payments, payment infrastructure and investigation of payment issues- Leadership and people management experience- Demonstrated customer service and relationship management skills- Ability to effectively prioritise, manage deadlines and understand new ideas and concepts quickly- Self-motivated, adaptable and show initiative in different circumstances and under pressure- Good knowledge and understanding of financial markets and the Financial Services Industry- Knowledge of Privacy Act obligations, relevant industry codes and legislation- Strong analytical, problem solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi task-
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment

Our opportunity

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit. Here at Perpetual, we are committed to supporting a flexible working environment enabling you to work how and where you work best.

Our benefits
- Two weeks additional paid leave for Well-being & Community Leave
- Market competitive Parental Leave
- Access to our Well-being Benefits and Perpetual Discounts providing discounts and special offers on entertainment, clothing, homeware, gift cards, technology, travel, dining and more

Why join us?

You'll be joining a growing client-focused and collaborative global team with a values and purpose-driven culture. Each and every day our people bring to life our enterprise behaviours - Stretch, Own It, and Make an Impact. We value Diversity and Inclusion and know that the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people contribute immensely to the delivery of our purpose and strategy. We’re living this commitment as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and have a growing number of employee-led networks to raise awareness and promote Diversity and Inclusion at Perpetual. We are extremely proud to work directly with over 23 Aboriginal language groups in various communities across Australia and we pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: and to their Elders past and present. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are strongly encouraged to apply.