At AIA we don’t simply believe in being ‘the best’. We believe in better – because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us. Everything we do is driven by our purpose to make a difference by helping people embrace Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. And every one of our people has an important role to play. If you want to make a difference by helping shape a healthier, better-protected Australia, read on.
The opportunity:
AIA currently has an opportunity available for a Financial Accountant to join their team in either Melbourne or Sydney. Within this role you will be responsible for performing general accounting activities to ensure the integrity, accuracy and completeness of accounting records, and compliance with accepted accounting standards, group reporting policy and statutory and regulatory requirements.
To do this successfully you will:
Calculate, prepare and process journals to reflect the correct month end position
Prepare monthly reconciliations and investigate and follow up on variances
Contribute to a diverse range of projects
Ad-hoc queries requiring investigation, as raised by business
Establish effective relationships with stakeholders in business units, Finance and other service providers
Consistently demonstrate role model behaviour to drive positive cultural change, productive working relationships
Other responsibilities as directed by the Manager, Financial Control
Successful applications will demonstrate:
Tertiary and CA/CPA qualification
Post qualification experience in the financial services or life insurance industries
SAP and SunSystems experience an advantage
Strong MS Excel skills and proficiency in all MS software
A commitment to excellence and accuracy
Strong relationship management skills to engage stakeholders and to understand their business objectives and requirements
Excellent people and communication skills, (both written and verbal)
High level organisational and planning skills
Why choose AIA:
At AIA, we’ve made a promise to help people live healthier, longer, better lives. And it starts with our own people.
Access our training and development to build on your current skills
Career development through internal mobility opportunities
Work for a business helping millions of Australians and make a difference to someone’s life everyday
Access additional leave days a year to recharge and refresh yourself
Enjoy wonderful Health and Wellbeing initiatives that support you
Work with supportive and inclusive managers
Flexible working arrangement
At AIA Australia, we’re proud to help guide, support and protect the wellbeing of over 3.5 million Australians. As part of the AIA Group - the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group – it is our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030. Lots of companies like to say they’re different. What makes us truly different at AIA, is the difference we make in people’s lives. We are proud that this difference has been recognised in the 2024 ANZIIF awards by being named Life Insurance Company of the Year.
AIA is different. Are you?
If you want to be part of an organisation that helps people live better every single day, apply via the link today.