Graduate – Finance

About the opportunity Join one of Australia's Best Workplaces ranked 5th in the Great Places to Work awards in Gain a permanent position after a supportive 18 month graduate program that builds your skills and experiences through training, mentorship and engaging, impactful work Work somewhere you can make an impact in your community through volunteering leave and a variety of charitable initiatives our business is passionate about We're REA REA Group ( is not your average digital business. From humble beginnings in a garage in Melbourne's east in we have grown into a leading global digital business, specialising in property. With bold and ambitious goals, we are changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home. Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we're proud to be named in Australia's "Top 5" Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women. Where the team fits in The Finance Grad sit within the Finance and Business Services Group, headed up by the Chief Financial Officer. The Finance and Business Services team, or FaBS as we like to call them, is the engine room of the REA Group. The team is comprised of Finance, Reporting, Risk, Procurement, Pricing, Payments, Investor Relations, Corporate Affairs, Corporate Development & Integration, and Facilities Management. What the role is all about : We're looking for talented grads wanting to work with some seriously switched-on folk who make the impossible possible. This means that you can expect every day to be fast, full of energy and never short of a challenge. The finance team provide strategic commercial input and guidance on decisions across all levels of the business, working hard to support our people, drive efficiencies, and maximise satisfaction for our customers, consumers and investors. Our 18-month rotational Graduate Program will have you immersed into the finance team where you will be exposed to all aspects of Finance with a focus on Group Reporting, Risk and Assurance and Commercial Finance. We will help you collaborate with specialists across the business building your communication skills, ability to flex and influence in ways that'll stretch and grow you. The aim of our graduate program is to mentor, coach and develop you providing you with both the technical and professional skills to build a successful career in finance. You will : Work on a range of projects from statutory reporting and management accounting to business partnering to elevate commercial acumen and financial accountability to delivery financial growth and efficiencies in a scalable manner. Learn best practice Internal Audit Methodology. Perform Operational, Financial and IT audits across REA's business units. Be part of executing and delivering the Sarbanes Oxley program. What we're looking for : We're looking for that special spark People with passion and values that mirror our own. You're also a good fit if you're hungry to learn the ins and outs of Finance at REA. In this sense, we're looking for : Someone who can apply deep analytical thinking to solve complex problems You have innate curiosity and a love of learning You are driven to do something which makes a difference You love to understand business process and systems and how It works together Looks at tricky situations through a solutions-focused lens Work productively in a fast paced and agile environment Ideally you have recently completed or will complete in a bachelor's degree in commerce and / or accounting or a combined accounting & IT degree You are keen to pursue your CPA or CA qualification (with support from us of course) You will have full Australian working rights (we do accept international students) Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word And finally, you love all things Finance The REA Experience The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we'll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We're committed to your development – both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously. We offer : A hybrid and flexible approach to working Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers Programs to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity. Hack Days so you can bring your big ideas to life Performance recognition programs because hard work should never go unnoticed Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion #J-18808-Ljbffr