Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

About QIC
As one of Australias leading institutional investment managers with more than $100 billion in assets under management, we have a presence across four continents, seven offices and assets across global markets.

At QIC, we believe in shared value - where delivering strong investment returns can go hand in hand with doing good for our clients, people and communities. If we invest well, we will all do better together.

Life at QIC
We know that our people perform at their best when they feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work every day.  We provide a supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and feel valued for their meaningful contribution in delivering for the prosperity of our clients, people and communities.

Joining QIC, you can contribute to our employee led networks that champion our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, which consists of five key pillars: Gender Equality, LGBTQ+, Accessibility, Cultural & Linguistic Diversity, and First Nations People.

Other reasons to join us:

• Flexibility and hybrid options encouraged – certified Family Inclusive Workplace
• Recharge leave - additional 3 days leave per year
• Annual Fitness/home office reimbursement
• Ability to swap public holidays for those of personal, cultural or religious significance
• 26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave
• Financial study assistance and study leave
• Community leave for supporting the causes you love
• Development opportunities to extend, expand and enhance your growth.

At QIC, we welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQI+ community, people with disabilities and people from all cultural backgrounds. We have an equitable, barrier-free application process so please inform us of your accessibility requirements in your application or you can reach out to our Talent Team on

About the role
 

We have an exciting opportunity for a collaborative Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting to join our close-knit Finance Solutions team. In this fast-paced, permanent role, you will be responsible for supporting the Manager Financial Reporting and Governance in the governance and coordination of the year-end financial reporting process and maintenance of the financial reporting software solution.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Management of the year-end financial reporting process via management of timelines and stakeholders, including external auditors, ensuring the timely completion of financial statement
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures to ensure financial reports are prepared in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Managing the implementation and operation of financial reporting processes and controls in accordance with QIC's policies and standards.
• Maintenance of the financial reporting templates within the financial reporting software solution,
• Preparing audit committee and other reporting committee reports.
• Managing the audit engagement and representation letter processes, audit fee schedules and allocations.

About You
This role requires strong understanding of financial reporting principles, the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams, as well as the ability to work independently to meet tight deadlines. You are agile and able to pivot with changing priorities. You will have a solid accounting background, with strong stakeholder management skills and proven ability to manage up. You will also meet the below criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-5 years experience in audit, financial reporting or related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.