Accountant (Treasury) Top tier law firm

Accountant (Treasury) Rare 5-month contract opportunity Top tier law firm

• Rare 5-month contract within the Treasury team at a top tier law firm
• Embrace a variety of tasks showcasing your flexibility and proactive problem-solving skills
• Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration and mutual support are at the core of our success

We have a unique opportunity for an Accountant to join our Treasury team. This rare 5-month contract is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to contribute to a future-focused organisation.

Role Detail

As an Accountant you will work closely with the Treasury Manager to oversee daily treasury operations monitor cash flows manage banking platforms and implement effective risk management strategies.

Your contributions will be vital in delivering high-quality treasury services including operational tasks foreign exchange and transactional banking support.

This opportunity is being offered on a 5-month full-time contract basis and will be based in our Sydney office.

Key responsibilities:

• Facilitate daily treasury payments and funding operations
• Post journals and reconcile treasury balance sheet accounts
• Monitor and consolidate daily cash positions; coordinate cash movements between accounts and subsidiaries
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and provide actionable insights to aid decision-making
• Generate covenant reports to ensure compliance
• Manage daily foreign exchange operations
• Execute administrative transactional banking duties and associated KYC processes including maintaining system access
• Assist in arranging bank guarantees analysing exposure limits and collaborating with business units on operational matters
• Actively participate in treasury and banking projects focusing on continuous improvement of business processes and controls

About You

• Previous experience in a Corporate Treasury environment with a solid foundation in transactional banking
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Exceptional multi-tasking capabilities and a flexible proactive mindset
• Excellent technical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
• Proficient in judgment and analysis for informed decision-making
• Advanced Excel skills to enhance your contributions

Next Steps

Please click Apply Now to apply online with your cover letter summarising why youre applying and your resume to support your experience.

If you have any questions or need any further information please dont hesitate to reach out to Sophie Larrett at

Who are we

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

We help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international network.

Why work with us

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected valued and supported both personally and professionally and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.

We live by our Principles and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community youll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives benefits policies and processes to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM well provide you with the platform to Learn Master Lead.

Diversity and Inclusion

King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome value support and harness the positive benefits that peoples different life experiences bring especially as they relate to gender sexual identity culture faith disability and life stages.

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role but have a passion for delivering high quality work developing your skills and realising your full potential then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email .