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Location
Sydney CBD
Salary
$170000 - $190000 per annum, Benefits: Package inc Super
Job Type
Contract
Ref
BH-177253
Contact
Andrew McPherson
Contact email
Email Andrew
Posted
2ヶ月前
Our client is one of the largest insurance groups in Australia and an employer of choice.  They offer excellent flexibility including hybrid working model (2 days office/3 days home) and have superb culture within their finance team. 

Due to an internal secondment they have an opportunity for a senior finance manager or controller from an insurance background to join on an initial 12 month fixed term contract. Reporting into the GM Financial Control you will lead a small team of senior accountants in delivering all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements as well as driving various finance projects and initiatives.

Specific deliverables will include:

  • Ensure accurate preparation, completion and review of the Group’s reporting requirements, including managing all relevant stakeholders throughout the process.
  • Drive process simplification and optimisation and continuously assess for opportunities for efficiencies & improvements in the reporting processes
  • Identify root cause of issues, propose solutions and lead activities related to simplification opportunities and process improvements, influence related stakeholders and ensure effective implementation of changes
  • Develops the understanding others have in relation to the required accounting standard changes through active coaching and sharing of technical knowledge in such a way as to make it relevant and clear for team members and business colleagues
  • Prepare accounting papers and recommend reporting treatment for complex transactions
  • Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the external auditor to constructively support their review of the Group’s accounting policies
  • Provide oversight of work performed by more junior members in the team, provide ongoing coaching and training.
This is a great opportunity to join a leading insurance group which is going through a period of growth and transformation.

You will be a senior finance professional (Finance Manager or Controller) from the insurance industry ideally available to start at relatively short notice.