Senior Financial Accountant

Meet Athena, the Home Loan Wrecker  

Athena Home Loans burst into the industry in 2019 to shake things up and change home loans for good. 

We're reimagining home loans and showing Australia there's a lender on their side. Home loans are all we do. We continue to rewrite the rules of home lending, creating tools, products and policies that put the power back in our customers' hands. Athena has been recognised amongst multiple consumer lending and industry awards including Canstar Outstanding Value and Innovation Excellence awards, RateCity and Mozo awards, and Fintech Lender of the year and made AFR Boss best places to work list. 

We place the power of independence in our customers’ hands and in yours. At Athena, you shape the pace and the place shapes you. Can-do and will-do, every person makes a big difference. Released from traditional hierarchy and norms, you’re free to be the person you know you are and want to be. Athena adds layers to your learning, not layers of bureaucracy, so you can do what you do best. 

If you’re looking to shake things up and make a difference in a diverse, unified team with no elbows, we’d love to hear from you. 

Are you a highly motivated financial professional looking to join a fast-paced and growing business? 

Reporting to the Head of Finance & Corporate Development, you will be responsible for assisting with the financial management of the business. 

Responsibilities: 

• Month-end Processes: Take ownership of various month-end processes, including manual journals, reconciliation of cash flows, processing of payments, Treasury & Trust accounting, write-offs, and refunds.

• Reconciliation: Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations, including management of bank accounts, cash flows, GL accounts, and Trust Accounts.

• Compliance Support: Ensure high levels of compliance to applicable accounting standards and tax laws are always maintained.

• Year-end Processes: Take ownership of the year-end process, including preparation of statutory accounts and being the direct point of contact for Auditors, assisting with audit queries and requests, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

• Financial Planning and Analysis: Support the Head of Finance & Corporate Development and COO/CFO as required, including in budgeting and forecasting processes, managing financial planning, and ad hoc analysis as required.

• Financial Modelling: Undertake financial modelling using Excel to support decision-making.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with operational stakeholders, providing management accounting and analytical support to key divisions.

• Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and procedures, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

Skills and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• CA or CPA qualified.

• At least 3 years of experience. Experience in the Financial Services industry is desirable.

• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of financial principles and practices, including accounting, financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

• Experience in Xero will be useful but not essential.

• Financial Modelling: Proficiency in financial modelling using Excel is desirable.

• Operational Support: Experience in performing operational finance tasks, including reconciliation and processing payments.

Additional Benefits & Perks  

• Inclusive, Flexible and casual working environment.

• Hybrid working with HQ Anchor Days in award winning office space.

• Wellbeing program to support your physical, mental, social and financial health.

• Perks program with access to discounts to everyday expenses.

• Fantastic team culture with monthly events.

At Athena we are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion. Athenians are free to let their own brand of freak fly.