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Job Details

Location
Sydney CBD
Salary
$135000 - $145000 per annum, Benefits: + Super
Job Type
Contract
Ref
BH-164539-1
Contact
Andrew McPherson
Contact email
Email Andrew
Posted
about 2 months ago
Our client is a subsidiary of a major global financial services organisation currently experiencing significant growth. They operate in the insurance and investments sector and have built a market leading brand. Due to this growth they have a contract to permanent opportunity for a hands on FP&A Manager to join their finance team.  

Reporting to the Head of Finance this will be a broad role focusing on delivering all management reporting, FP&A and analysis for the business and leading an accountant in the delivery of financial accounting activities. Specific deliverables will include:
  • Preparation of the annual planning process and supporting the preparation and delivery of both the strategic dialogue and planning dialogue.
  • Preparation and distribution of monthly management accounts, KPI reporting and analysis.
  • Support the preparation of quarterly and annual APRA returns and year end ASIC financial statements. Assist in the co-ordination of external and internal audits.
  • Support the capital modelling process including provision of inputs, interpretation and reporting, and also the insurance liability reserving, by actuarial and risk functions.
  • Leading one accountant in delivering the month end close accounting, including partnering with all business process owners, across all functions, and coordination with international stakeholders
  • Apply accounting policies, operate and maintain key financial controls.
  • Assist with implementation of changes and new systems and processes in response to new products, reporting requirements and accounting standards changes.
This is initially a contract position with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent for the right candidate. The business is growing quickly and the role will evolve as the business becomes more complex and the finance team grows

Required skills and experience: 
  • Chartered Accountant or CPA qualified
  • Minimum 5 years’ post qualified experience in management accounting within the insurance, investments or banking sectors ideally with some financial accounting experience.
  • Strong process improvement and financial systems experience
  • Previous team leadership experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills.
  • Ability to work in and respond to a fast paced and changing environment
If this role appeals to you and you have the right skills an experience please apply including a copy of your resume in Word format.