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Who We Are Join a dynamic and supportive team where you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional service to our valued clients. As a growing global organisation, we offer real opportunities for career progression and development across Operations, IT, Sales, Legal, Finance, and Shared Services in Australia and New Zealand. We pride ourselves on a flexible and friendly work environment built on collaboration, accountability, and strong team culture. We’re proud to have been awarded the Great Place to Work Certification for the fourth consecutive year. This achievement reflects our people, our progress, and the inclusive culture we continue to shape together. Your voice matters here, and we’re committed to continuously improving and ensuring this remains a workplace where you can thrive. If you’re looking to grow your career in a professional and empowering environment, we’d love to hear from you. Job Summary This role will primarily be responsible for supporting the finance team with daily accounting tasks, managing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, HFM forms and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Duties and Responsibilities Financial Operations Make sure all assigned tasks are completed correctly and on time Complete journal entries that are generally deemed as less complex as per the assignment Prepare designated HFM forms Complete balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline according to given assignments Prepare the monthly PEXA fee billing schedule. Perform other Financial Operations duties as assigned Teamwork and Collaboration Maintain strong professional relationships with the senior financial accountants of the team Foster a collaborative environment with other team members including the Accounts Receivable Officer and Accounts Payable Officer Actively participate in team meetings, contributing insights and suggestions to improve processes or outcomes Role model a culture of high performance Provide support and financial information to other internal departments as needed Process Improvement Identify areas for improvement and mitigate risks Collaborate with other departments to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness Participate in continuous improvement initiatives Provide suggestions for automation and improved data accuracy Monitor the effectiveness of implemented improvements and make adjustments as necessary Compliance Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements Assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits Implement and maintain financial controls and procedures Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and standards Collaborate with the Risk and Compliance team to address any identified compliance issues Participate in the development and maintenance of internal compliance manuals and guidelines Other Ad-hoc tasks including but not limited to assisting the Financial Controller as needed Essential Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting Good communication skills, both written and verbal A proactive and positive 'can-do' attitude Desirable Criteria: Any prior work experience which may include internships, volunteer work, or casual employment Extracurricular activities that demonstrate time management skills, problem-solving, and teamwork What We Offer By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. We’re committed to supporting your personal and professional growth through meaningful benefits, recognition programs, and a workplace culture that values wellbeing, connection, and development across Australia and New Zealand. HERE’S WHAT SETS US APART: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Referral Program Flu Vaccination Program Fundraising Challenges Social Teams & Events Tenure Recognition Program Rewards and Recognition Program Training & Development Discounted First Title Insurances At FMS, we have a team of over 300 people located throughout Australia and New Zealand, as well as support from First American in the US. Together, we strive to achieve the best outcome possible for our clients and their customers. We’re proud to have been awarded the Great Place to Work Certification for the fourth consecutive year. This achievement reflects our people, our progress, and the inclusive culture we continue to shape together. Supporting the financial sector since 2001 At FMS, we specialise in delivering the full range of mortgage processing and administration services. For over 20 years, we’ve provided financial institutions with a broad range of services, including mortgage processing, FASTRefi title insurance, conveyancing and BPO processing. We’re proud of the strength of our brand, strong parent backing from First American, long term client relationships and our proven specialist capability across the mortgage fulfilment value chain.