Balance Sheet Reconciliations Manager

A 12 month fixed term contract role with full hybrid flexibility Your new company
Our client is a leading global insurer that fosters a collaborative, fast-paced and high-performing culture. One of the largest players in their field, they have been a household name, serving customers for over 100 years.

Your new role
This company has implemented a number of financial transformation initiatives over the last 3 years to support wider business strategic initiatives. This, coupled with changing regulatory landscape and reporting deadlines, the Balance Sheet Reconciliation Lead becomes a key role. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate with business units, senior finance leaders, area leads, and other subject-matter experts to ensure all financial closures are completed on time with quality, across various functions including:
• Finance systems, Financial accounting, Management accounting, Business operations and Actuarial
• Ensuring balance sheet reconciliation is completed in line with standards outlined in balance sheet reconciliation guideline
• Driving automation and simplification journey in relation to balance sheet reconciliation functions
• Identify and assess the deliverable risks and issues, and to support, develop and implement appropriate mitigation and resolution strategies.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified accountant - CA or CPA
• Experience in financial reporting cycle and financial accounting
• Experience in accountable for outcome of balance sheet reconciliation
• Audit experience preferred, but not essential
• Australian Life Insurance, banking and financial services industry experience essential
• Experience in people management essential
• Experience in managing outsourced providers are essential.
• Experience working with ERP, Finance platform implementations and operations is highly desirable
• Worked in small project teams delivering enterprise-wide projects with IT changes

What you'll get in return
This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract and embraces flexible working arrangements. You'll have the freedom to work remotely, with occasional office attendance required on an ad hoc basis, ensuring a harmonious balance between business needs and personal flexibility. A competitive salary is on offer, along with a number of lifestyle benefits.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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