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About the role
Join us in this dynamic role where you'll immerse yourself in financial accounting, supporting operational performance and ensuring accurate financial reports. Manage Fixed Asset Equipment and intangible assets, while also assisting with small elements of accounts payable functions such as credit card processing. As a vital member of our team, you'll handle general ledger journals, bank account allocations, and reconciliations, making meaningful contributions from day one.
Embrace the opportunity to collaborate across finance and beyond, unravelling financial complexities while gaining invaluable insights into our company's inner workings. With half of your time focused on managing fixed assets and the remainder dedicated to month end activities, you'll thrive in a varied and stimulating work environment. Join us and open the door to boundless opportunities for personal and professional development.
This hybrid role is based on the Sunshine Coast, with office presence required Tuesday to Thursday and the flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.
Key priorities:
- Perform monthly financial tasks like journal entries and reconciliations to maintain accurate reporting.
- Resolve bank reconciliation discrepancies in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Provide financial insights to support operational departments.
- Manage asset processes ensuring compliance with standards.
- Facilitate interdepartmental asset management.
- Assist with corporate credit card processing.
- Engage in ongoing skill development.
- Support team members during peak periods.
- Contribute actively to Finance team objectives.
- Identify process improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with auditors to ensure compliance.
- Contribute to special projects as they arise.
- Uphold financial regulations and internal policies.
About you
You will have:
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant business field.
- Previous experience in a similar role is highly valued.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in problem-solving and analytics, ensuring timely task completion.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Word.
- Preferred but not required experience in the General Insurance Industry.
- Familiarity with GST legislation.
- Commercial acumen, adept at fostering relationships across all organisational levels.
- Demonstrated integrity and professional accountability.
- Adaptability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
- Proactive in identifying risks and opportunities.
- Dedication to continuous learning and professional growth.
How to apply
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. Get to know a little more about us at youi.com.au and click "APPLY NOW" to take that next step.
Youi is a part of the Circle Back Initiative, and we commit to responding to every application via our Talent Management Software.
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About Youi
At Youi, we don't believe in conforming to the status quo. We're not your typical insurance company - and that goes for our approach to both selling insurance and hiring our team. With over 1,800 employees, we have ambitious goals to keep growing and continue delivering awesome insurance solutions across new products and distribution channels.
We pride ourselves on our diversity and individuality, both among our employees and the customers we serve. We believe that it is the unique combination of skills, perspectives, and experiences of our people that makes us truly stand out.
Our company values reflect this - we are a dynamic, human-focused, honest, and passionate team who provides awesome service to our customers. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success.
At Youi, we're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is making a difference in the insurance industry.
