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Join our Finance & Advice team as an Assistant Financial Control Accountant in Brisbane

Be part of the Treasury, Intercompany and Cash Management team within Financial Reporting & Delivery.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in preparing cash forecasts, intercompany settlements, journals, and payment instructions, while contributing to process improvement initiatives and ensuring strong financial controls.

Please note: This role is a contract role until 1st May 2026 (approx. 3-months).

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare daily cash forecasting for large known receipts and funding requirements.
• Prepare monthly cash forecasting for the Insurance business to support investment operations.
• Prepare monthly intercompany settlements, including associated journals, payment transfers, and investment instructions.
• Prepare and load journals for scheduled and ad-hoc tasks.
• Assist with coordinating bank account authority changes, including monthly reviews of employee terminations or divisional changes.
• Support adhoc business requests to open or close accounts and linked facilities.
• Escalate high-risk issues promptly to the appropriate team member.
• Assist in maintaining work instructions, guidelines, and timetables for the team.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and the wider finance community to ensure deliverables are met.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for automation, simplification, and standardisation of processes.
• Maintain strong internal customer service, build positive working relationships, and contribute to a supportive team environment.

What You’ll Bring:

• Recognised degree in Accounting (desired).
• CA or CPA accreditation (or working towards) preferred.
• 2+ years’ accounting experience in financial services, ideally with General Ledger, regulatory, and financial reporting experience in large systems.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and numeracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis) and Word.
• Experience with Oracle or similar general ledger systems is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to change.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and committed to sharing knowledge within the team.

Why Suncorp?

At Suncorp, we offer benefits that support, empower, and reward our people. Some of our perks include:

• Competitive annual salary + performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible work arrangements – a hybrid working model that lets you work from home and the office.
• Employee discounts and rewards – exclusive offers at over 400 major Australian retailers, including Myer, David Jones, Coles, and Woolworths, as well as discounts on Suncorp products and insurance.
• Study support – we encourage ongoing learning and offer study support to eligible employees.
• Parental leave – 20 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Wellness programs – including discounts on health insurance and gym memberships.

Chase the Sun – Apply Now!

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply online today!

At Suncorp, we’re committed to building futures and protecting what matters. We embrace diversity and encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement. We’d love to hear from you!

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

If you require more information or any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact Jenna.Halfpenny@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.

Advertised: 15 Jan 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Jan 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time