Do the work that matters:

Your role is ensuring the accounting policies and practices of the organization are followed and a strong understanding of risk assessment is implemented; working closely with internal auditors and external auditors and other financial professionals ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.
You will be a leader in overseeing and evaluating the activities of the accounting staff, and providing for their professional development; analysing and solving accounting problems.
You will be responsible for preparing and leading preparation of reports which summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings, based on past, present and expected operations.

Your responsibilities:

• Build genuine rapport with both internal and external business stakeholders

• Ability to lead a team to deliver positive business outcomes through continuous improvement

• Dynamic and adaptable to change

• Producing accurate and timely financial reports, for internal and external use, in accordance with accounting standards.

• Passionate about uplifting and motivating your team

• Uphold the Risk Management principles across all risk classes

• Risk Mindset – All Bankwest employees are expected to proactively identify and understand, openly discuss and act on current and future risks.

• Sound commercial acumen and professional judgement with the ability to make recommendations and draw out insights.

• Strong stakeholder and project management skills.

• Passionate about leading and inspiring their team

• Strong communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute initiatives, at pace, that drive business value

• Strong analytic ability and understanding of Bankwest calculations
  Ability to think analytically and use data and insights to make decisions

• A strong understanding of legislation and the ability to articulate this

Your development and career progression:

At Bankwest, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce reflecting the customers, businesses and communities we serve. As a values driven organisation, we nurture and support our people through focusing on skill and talent development, collaboration, flexibility and internal promotion. With service in mind at every touch point, we take accountability for the role we play in building a brighter future for everyone. At Bankwest you can be you.

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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