Australia Controller, Analyst

Description

About this role

Overview of Responsibilities

Reporting to the Australia lead Controller (Associate), this role involves corporate accounting, financial and regulatory reporting activities in Australia, as well as providing local representation for global finance operations. This will involve analytics to aid consolidated group reporting as well as the production of board reports and statutory accounts.

Primary areas of responsibility include:

- Support the monthly legal entity closing processes and working closely with Finance functional teams based in Asia Pacific and Europe.
- Review reporting packages and month-end reconciliations produced by Finance operations hub in India.
- Preparation of statutory and regulatory returns and ensuring that all finance operations, such as revenue bookings, payments and record keeping meet all regulatory requirements.
- Assist tax teams in Australia, India and Edinburgh with corporate and tax related queries.
- Be an effective conduit between local partners and centralized support teams.
- Support finance process optimizations, technology agenda and finance initiatives.

Experience and Skills
- Graduate or Postgraduate in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field with 2 or more years of experience in Financial Services Industry and/ or Accounting
- Knowledge of IFRS (Australia), US GAAP and local tax rules.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Positive attitude with the willingness to continuously learn and improve.
- Self-starter and ability to collaborate across various teams locally and offshore.
- Ability to multi-task, balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment.

EarlyCareers

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week; some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. Beginning in September, all employees will shift to at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.