Finance Officer

Future focussed firm offering a refreshed role that will see you enjoy the benefits from automation that have already been introduced and implemented
- Varied position that will value your bank reconciliation experience and enhance your accounts payable experience
- Our point of difference is our culture - If you enjoy a high-performance culture, that’s also collaborative with a one team, one firm ethos, this could be the match for you.

Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3700 lawyers in 27 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Role Detail

Based in our Sydney CBD office, reporting to the Treasury Manager and serving as a key member of our Accounts Payable & Treasury team, this role is essential for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.

The position provides treasury and banking support to ensure efficient and accurate processing of banking transactions and timely reconciliation of accounts. This role has oversight of processing supplier invoices, local and overseas EFT processing and performing other ad hoc duties to support the Accounts Payable team.

Key responsibilities:

- Daily monitoring of bank accounts.
- Accurately processing bank transactions, ensuring proper recording and posting to the correct General Ledger accounts.
- Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations, promptly addressing any discrepancies and working collaboratively with stakeholders to resolve items
- Assisting with the administration of the Corporate Credit Card Programs, including monitoring transactions, conducting monthly reconciliations
- Ensuring that supplier invoices are accurately processed and verified
- Managing and execute timely payments for local and overseas transactions, ensuring payments are made to suppliers within agreed terms.
- Maintaining effective communication with suppliers and internal clients to address inquiries, resolve issues and build positive relationships.
- Other duties and project work as required to support the Accounts Payable team and enhance operational efficiency.

About You

Bringing your strong background in finance administration, excellent analytical skills, and strong attention to detail, your point of difference will be your proactive attitude and enjoyment working in a high performing culture.

With an excellence without arrogance ethos, this role will reward your customer centric approach and support your ongoing interest in learning and development.

You will also bring:

- 3-5 years of proven experience in a similar role, managing high volumes of data
- Accounting, Business or Commerce qualifications desirable
- Intermediate Excel and sound knowledge of Word and Outlook
- Demonstrated experience in bank reconciliations (Blackline desirable)
- Intermediate proficiency in practice and expense management systems (Elite 3E and Chrome River desirable)
- Ability to analyse and problem solve
- The ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with key internal stakeholders

Next Steps

Applications close COB Friday 23rd May 2025.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02) 9296 3563.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge,

driving innovative solutions for our clients

and creating

positive social impact


We live by our

Principles

, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives,

benefits

, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.