Assistant Manager, Regulatory Reporting and Data Governance

Sydney
Ancillary Areas
Permanent

A well-established bank is seeking an experienced Regulatory Reporting and Data Governance professional to join their Finance & Administration department. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely submission of regulatory and Head Office reporting, while also supporting core financial control and month-end close activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CA/CPA qualified accounting professional with strong regulatory reporting experience in banking to take on a broad, high-visibility role that spans regulatory compliance, data governance, and financial control.

About the Role

Reporting into the Finance & Administration team, you will be the key point of contact for regulatory reporting (APRA, ABS, RBA) and Head Office reporting, while also playing a hands-on role in month-end close, reconciliations, and data governance initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and supervise end-to-end APRA/ABS/RBA reporting, ensuring full compliance and on-time submission
• Act as the primary contact for regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders, coordinating timely and accurate responses
• Monitor and analyse regulatory changes, identify data gaps, and advise on reporting system reconfiguration
• Own the regulatory reporting system, proactively identifying, documenting and escalating issues
• Assess the reporting impact of new products on systems and processes
• Maintain accurate process documentation, policies and file notes to substantiate reporting methodology
• Monitor and maintain data accuracy across the general ledger and regulatory reporting systems
• Support data governance initiatives to strengthen reporting integrity
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual effort and increase data integrity
• Complete month-end close tasks, including accounting entries, adjustments and self-review
• Review daily bank reconciliations and daily reports, providing backup coverage as required
• Prepare and self-review intercompany reconciliations and supervise monthly intercompany adjustments
• Prepare and supervise timely quarterly, semi-annual and annual Head Office reporting, liaising directly on ambiguous requirements

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Accounting or equivalent tertiary qualification, CA/CPA qualified
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting and regulatory reporting role, preferably within banking
• Strong technical expertise in accounting principles and regulatory reporting requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory reporting systems
• Intermediate knowledge of banking and banking products
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Microsoft Word

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines
• Strong analytical skills with a high degree of numerical accuracy and exceptional attention to detail
• Highly motivated and self-driven, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and privacy of sensitive information
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work beyond standard hours when required

This is a well-paying permanent position, paying up to 150k Including super, depending on prior experience.