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General information

Name
Senior Financial Analyst, Group Reporting (15-month)
Site / Location
Melbourne Support Centre
Ref #
12383927
Entity
Australia Post
Opening Date
04-Jun-2026
Suburb
Richmond
Work Type
Fixed Term Full Time
Length of Assignment
15 months

Description & Requirements

Help us deliver a better tomorrow
Australia Post is delivering for all Australians. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.  


About the opportunity

Reporting to the Group Financial Reporting Manager, you will play a key role in delivering a range of financial reporting activities that are critical to meeting the needs of senior internal and external stakeholders. This includes month-end processes, the preparation of half-year and annual financial statements, as well as Board and Audit Committee papers and reporting to the Minister.

 

You’ll also  

  • Perform month-end accounting activities, including journal uploads and the preparation of key financial statements such as consolidated profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow
  • Provide technical financial accounting advice to business and finance stakeholders, particularly across capitalisation, investment activities, and the review of written agreements
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies in line with Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASBs) requirements and best practice governance, ensuring consistency across the Group
  • Contribute to consolidated Group results, including reporting to internal and external stakeholders
  • Provide guidance to subsidiaries on financial accounting requirements, month-end processes, and governance matters
  • Support the preparation of reporting to the Department of Finance
  • Prepare clear, high-quality communications for the Board, Risk and other Committees on financial results
  • Identify and drive process improvements across the financial reporting framework
  • Monitor and manage the internal control framework for financial reporting
  • Support the adoption of new accounting and sustainability reporting standards, including Commonwealth Climate Disclosures and Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards

 

About you  

  • 4-6 years’ experience in applicable business/functional domain related to finance
  • Membership with a recognised accounting body (CA/CPA)
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and simply
  • Solid technical knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act
  • Sound understanding of business and financial risk, including sustainability reporting requirements
  • Experience preparing large, complex financial statements at both Group and subsidiary level
  • Experience working with financial systems in a large organisation, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to extract and analyse data from systems such as TM1, SAP or other data analysis software or systems
  • Proficiency in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools

 

How we’ll deliver for you

  • Join one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia, where we’re all ages, genders and come from all walks of life
  • We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety every day. They’re the TIES that bind our team together 
  • Immerse yourself in the AP Way – where every single team member partakes in a learning module to help understand the vital role we play in delivering on our strategy and purpose.


We’re delivering together 

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. 


We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. 

We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace.  If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au.


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