Senior Financial Accountant

At RACQ, we’re good people doing good things, making a positive impact every day, with opportunities to learn, grow, and be more.

About the role

Play a crucial role in the RACQ Group Finance team, providing technical accounting support and contributing to the preparation of accurate financial reporting to meet internal management and statutory reporting obligations.

Reporting directly to the Manager Group Finance, utilise your excellent technical accounting skills to provide timely advice on transactions and activities, and support the external audit process, including the preparation of the Group’s and subsidiary statutory financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Business Partnering activities to assist the organisation to meet financial performance objectives and deliver member value.
• To provide efficient and effective accounting support to the Manager Group Finance and the financial accounting team.
• Provide financial reporting to management as required.
• Contribute to Finance Operations processes and the operating effectiveness of internal controls which maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of high-quality financial policies and procedures for the organisation.
• Producing accounting position papers and advice on complex accounting matters to influence and inform decision making.
• Support the preparation of the Group’s statutory financial statements and associated information for the timely review by management and the external auditors.

About you

• University degree in relevant study area (Business, Commerce or Accounting major)
• 5+ years relevant experience
• An excellent working knowledge Australian Accounting Standards, with demonstrated experience in producing accounting position papers and advice on complex accounting matters.
• Effective communication, negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• High level of financial literacy and problem-solving skills.
• High level of financial literacy and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks to achieve deadlines.
• Advanced excel spreadsheet skills and the ability to accurately present financial reports from large volumes of financial information in a timely manner.

Why join RACQ?

It is an exciting time to be part of RACQ as we continue our transformation towards better, smarter solutions that deliver more security and prosperity for Queenslanders. We are big enough to make a real difference in our community, yet small enough to nurture your professional and personal development.

By joining RACQ, you’ll be part of new sustainability initiatives, including a commitment to being a carbon neutral organisation by 2032. We’ve invested in and partnered with sustainable companies, including the introduction home solar and batteries, Green Home and Car Loans, and many other products and initiatives.  We’ll continue to advocate for, research, and offer green solutions.

RACQ is committed to ensuring that every employee has access to flexibility in their role. We encourage all candidates to discuss what flexibility means to you, and how we can help you find your balance.

At RACQ we are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace to create better outcomes for our employees and our members. We aim for our teams to be a true reflection of our communities and are committed to inclusion particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment. Applicants from these and other diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirement, please advise us at the time of applying.

What we offer you:

At RACQ, we want you to succeed in work and life and feel supported to do good stuff daily. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from. Some of the good stuff our people have access to include:

Our employee benefits are designed to enrich your work life, your home and the community you live in, some of these include:

• Financial benefits and discounts on a range of banking, assistance and insurance products
• Give back to our communities with paid volunteer leave, payroll giving and volunteering for community events such as MotorFest.
• A range of flexible working and leave options, parental leave of 13 weeks primary carer leave, purchased leave up to 4 weeks per year, cultural observance leave, substitution of public holidays for cultural/religious reasons, personal leave for wellbeing, gender affirmation leave.
• Prioritise your wellbeing with discounts on health programs and access to wellbeing initiatives such annual flu vaccinations, corporate health insurance offer and free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
• Invest in your development with in-house development programs and access to an extensive digital learning platform.

You can check out all our employee benefits at https://www.racq.com.au/about-us/careers/employee-benefits

Ready to apply to do good stuff daily?

Please Note: to objectively and comprehensively assess your potential and suitability for the role, RACQ may require you to complete video interviews, psychometric assessments and/or criminal history check as part of the application process. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please advise the RACQ Careers team.

Questions? Please contact *******@racq.com.au or visit www.racq.com.au/about/careers/our-recruitment-process