When you join ASX, you’re joining a company with a strong purpose – to power a stronger economic future by enabling a fair and dynamic marketplace for all.
In your new role, you’ll be part of a leading global securities exchange with a strong brand. We are known for being a trusted market operator and an exciting data hub.
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We are more than a securities exchange!The ASX team brings together talented people from a diverse range of disciplines.
We run critical market infrastructure, with 1 in 3 people employed within technology. Yet we have a unique complexity of roles across a range of disciplines such as operations, program delivery, financial products, investor engagement, risk and compliance.
We’re proud to foster a workplace where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is part of our everyday culture. Our employee-led networks champion LGBTIQ+ inclusion, promote gender equality, accessibility and wellbeing, inspire giving and volunteering, and celebrate cultural and religious events, creating a sense of belonging for all. As an AWEI Bronze employer and member of the Champions of Change Coalition for gender equality, we’re committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
About the team and role:
Opportunity to become a key member of ASX’s Finance team. This role will be part of the financial control team working on month end close, statutory reporting, capex reporting and rebate accruals. Working within the Finance team you will be exposed to the many and varied functions of the CFO office.
The Financial Control team consists of Financial Control, Finance Operations, Tax, Finance Systems and National Facilities. This role is within the Financial Control, focusing on month end close and reporting activities.
What you will be doing:
How we do things at ASX is just as important as what we do. This means, if you're a people leader, you will be responsible for both the core duties outlined below, and providing leadership to your team to ensure we foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment, where people feel empowered, accountable, and deeply connected (as outlined in our Leadership Principles).
Half year and Year end statutory reporting for Group accounts
Half year and Year end Audit Committee and Board paper preparation
Capital expenditure and Project accounting and forecast monitoring
Management of fixed asset register
Month end tasks as assigned from time to time (including but not limited to balance sheet reconciliations, accruals processing)
Preparation of file notes on accounting standards or accounting positions
Assist in preparation of Board papers
Calculation and payment of ASX rebates
Other special projects and other duties as assigned
What you will bring:
Must have
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a finance or tax role
Strong Excel skills
Ability to pick up tasks quickly
Exposure to a strong, robust, documented and process-driven approach month-end, statutory reporting and preparation of file notes
Experience in working with auditors for statutory reporting
Being part of a high-performance team and assisted to create a culture of diversity and inclusion
Team player
Self-motivated
Planning skills and meeting deadlines
Nice to have
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a financial accounting and reporting
Understanding of Accounting Standards
Formal accounting qualifications - CA/CPA Qualified
We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities and experience, and how you’ll help us to live our values. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria of this role.
If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process to help you present your best self, please let us know at [email protected].
At ASX Group, our diverse workforce is essential to build and maintain a fair and dynamic marketplace. We support flexible working and offer hybrid working options. Even if our roles are advertised as full-time, we encourage you to apply if you are interested in part-time or other flexible working arrangements.
We will arrange for successful candidates to have background checks, including reference and police checks, completed as part of the on-boarding process.
To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorised to work in Australia on a permanent basis without any restrictions.
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What We Do
ASX is one of the world’s top ten exchanges. As a full-service exchange, we offer trading, clearing, settlement, market insights, connectivity, and depository services across all major asset classes including equities, derivatives, ETFs, options, and managed funds. With a total market capitalisation of around $1.5 trillion, ASX is home to some of the world’s leading resource, finance, and technology companies. Our $47 trillion interest rate derivatives market is the largest in Asia and among the biggest in the world. ASX’s network and data centre (The Australian Liquidity Centre) provides a world class financial infrastructure and access to Australia’s largest pools of liquidity.
