Business Analyst - Finance
The Business Analyst is accountable to the Line Manager, Taxation Services Team, Financial Services. The Business Analyst is responsible for undertaking designated project resource to assist Taxation Services on procedure/document. Beneficial for the role are strong writing skills, particularly in the context of operational procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Process financial transactions.
- Research and data collection skills.
- Ability to work to strict deadlines.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to learn/adapt quickly.
- Collate and analyse data associated with Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST).
- Assist in the preparation of statutory reports and management reports while complying with records management requirements.
- Work effectively both individually and as a member of the team to meet deadlines, identify and solve problems.
- Collaborate with their team towards daily targets and actively contribute to achieve shared goals.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Holds, or is currently studying towards, an appropriate tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or economics.
- General taxation knowledge.
- A current National Police Clearance check is mandatory
- Experience with Financial Reporting/Accounting
- Experience in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word and Excel (Intermediate)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven attention to detail and accuracy
- A background in finance and taxation is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high volumes of work
- Honed ability to meet strict deadlines
- Sharp numerical reasoning skills and research/data collection skills
- Quick and eager learner of new systems