SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT, REPORTING (Full time, permanent) – FINANCE - SYDNEY
About the Role
The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the timely delivery of accurate, complete, and compliant financial reporting processes for Allianz Australia (AAL) and its operations and assist in the co‐ordination of external audits.
* Lead the timely delivery of complete and accurate financial reporting (statutory financial statements, regulatory reporting, government agency returns, internal and group reporting), including month/quarter end close processes for Allianz's operations including subsidiaries; analyse and challenge information to ensure figures are clearly understood and supported.
* Lead discussions with stakeholders in Finance, the business, and Allianz Group centres to resolve issues and support other team members in the close process.
* Maintain and manage reporting areas or functions such as Allianz Australia, New Zealand Branch, and/or Allianz Life and related corporate entities; oversee underwriting agency results and reporting to government bodies (e.g., iCare, Insurance for NSW, Statutory returns, Workers Compensation) and group reporting under IFRS, Solvency II and other applicable requirements.
* Identify current and upcoming changes to accounting standards, APRA prudential and reporting standards; actively participate in projects to respond to regulatory reporting, accounting standard and business operating changes.
* Participate in capital base projections for annual capital planning and calculation processes to ensure accurate capital measures are appropriately estimated.
* Implement and maintain an appropriate control framework to ensure complete, accurate and timely reporting; proactively improve month‐end processes and controls through risk recognition and mitigation.
* Review and oversee external and group reporting outputs delivered by the Accounting and Reporting Hub.
* Establish strong working relationships within and outside of Finance, act as a "go‐to" person for areas of responsibility, and understand the business, its strategies and drivers and how they connect to reported figures.
* Deliver financial reporting processes, including full analysis of figures, preparation of Board and Audit Committee papers, and assist in coordinating and facilitating requests from the external auditor.
* Assist with ad‐hoc projects (e.g., implementation of new accounting standards, accounting policies, review of strategic initiatives proposals, acquisitions/divestments).
* Support the annual planning process for Allianz's subsidiaries and collaborate with stakeholders to understand strategies and business drivers.
About You
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline with relevant accreditations such as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
* Experience in insurance or financial services in a financial accounting, statutory or regulatory reporting role.
* Experience with SAP, Table Manager 1 (TM1), CDM reporting, APRA D2A, APRA Connect and strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, to build and maintain strong business relationships in a team‐based environment.
* Strong time‐management and organisational skills, with the ability to multi‐task and prioritise work.
* Proven analytical and critical‐thinking skills to interpret and challenge data and results.
* A passion for leveraging emerging technologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Benefits And Perks
* Inclusive culture focused on customer outcomes and open‐minded teamwork.
* Flexible work‐life balance with remote work options and workplace adjustments.
* Career development opportunities, mentoring, and global mobility; access to over 10,000 learning resources.
* Financial and well‐being perks, including discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program.
Allianz Group welcomes applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
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