JOB DESCRIPTIONLocation: Melbourne (Hybrid)In this position, you'll be based in Melbourne, Yarra Falls office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.
We give you a world of potentialWe have an exciting opportunity for a Reconciliation Officer to join our Shared Services team based in our Yarra Falls office. The Reconciliations team performs a critical function across Computershare by ensuring the accurate reconciliation of client and corporate bank accounts, supporting the delivery of investor, issuer and employee share plan services. This team plays a vital role in maintaining financial integrity, managing risk and ensuring transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.
Why is this role exciting? Well, there are a few things that make this role stand out:
- Be part of a team that plays a key role in safeguarding financial transactions across a global financial services organisation.
- Gain exposure to a wide range of products and services, including corporate actions, employee share plans, registry services and investor payments.
- Develop valuable analytical and problem-solving skills within a highly regulated financial services environment.
A role you will loveWorking with a supportive Team Leader and an experienced team, this role offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the financial services industry while developing your reconciliation, investigation and stakeholder management skills.
Reporting to the Team Leader, the Reconciliation Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely reconciliation of bank accounts and financial transactions, ensuring discrepancies are investigated and resolved in line with operational procedures and service standards.
You will work closely with internal teams, external stakeholders and banking partners to ensure all reconciliation activities are completed accurately and within agreed timeframes.
Some other key responsibilities:- Perform daily, weekly and monthly bank account reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies and exceptions.
- Monitor and manage reconciling items to ensure timely resolution.
- Prepare and distribute reconciliation reporting.
- Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, clients and banking partners to resolve queries.
- Ensure compliance with operational controls, policies and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and system testing activities where required.
- Support team objectives by contributing to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement activities.
What will you bring to the role?We are looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong attention to detail and takes pride in delivering accurate outcomes.
Other key skills required for the role include:- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage changing priorities and strong time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong PC skills with a high level of familiarity with MS Office products, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to investigate issues, identify root causes and recommend solutions.
- Possess and display a positive, enthusiastic attitude and strong work ethic.
- Previous experience in reconciliations, financial operations, banking, accounting or financial services will be highly regarded.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline will be advantageous.
Rewards designed for you Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub
ABOUT US A company to be proud of We're a global leader in financial administration with over 11,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.
Fairness and culture We want to provide you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.
ABOUT THE TEAMSince 1978, we've been trusted by companies around the globe to manage their shareholder registry, corporate actions and shareholder meetings and we're now the number one transfer agency in the world. As client needs evolved, so has our portfolio of services; extending our Issuer Services into equity and entity governance services to companies both public and private worldwide. Careers in Issuer Services could mean anything from assisting shareholders with their portfolios, enabling access to global markets or helping clients deliver on their equity and entity compliance requirements everywhere they operate.
