Manager Accounting Operations Governance
Sydney, Australia Sales
Job description
At Allianz, we’re proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2024 and a Great Place to Work. We’re one of the world’s leading insurance and asset management brands, with a workforce as diverse as the world around us, which is why we hire the very best people to further our commitment to securing the future for our people and customers.
We offer an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back to the community and feel proud to be a part an organisation doing meaningful work that matters while supporting sustainability, mental health, and well-being.
Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.
About the role
· Negotiate, recommend, and monitor service levels between business / product owners and outsourced service providers to ensure services are delivered to a prescribed quality and agreed timeframe, supporting a robust financial reporting process.
· Design and execute effective and efficient controls to mitigate outsourcing and related IT/data risks so that the function operates within risk appetite and complies with risk and outsourcing policies.
· Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks and control mechanisms to oversee the completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting operations.
· Manage change processes that support continuous improvement in the service delivery model, including process and control improvement initiatives, changes to service levels, catalogues, system enhancements and service providers,
· Ensure actual or emerging risks and issues are proactively identified, communicated and appropriately managed.
About you
· Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and certification as a Chartered Accountant (CA).
· Extensive experience in a financial control and assurance function with reporting responsibilities.
· Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply Australian accounting and other relevant industry standards.
· Ability to interpret and analyse complex information, extract meaningful insights, and evaluate options for decision making.
· Demonstrated evidence of technical proficiency with systems, software, databases, presentation, reporting and communication tools.
· Proven capability to manage change through the initiation and promotion of organisational transformation.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits and perks
· Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day!
· Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible and remote work options and workplace adjustments, with support for your work/life balance.
· Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.
· Financial and Well-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer!
· For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site.
About our culture
We care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in an equitable workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations, and abilities are not only welcomed but valued for the perspectives and talents they bring to work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success and reach their fullest potential.
Adjustments and support
If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to careers@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation.
Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. www.allianz.com.au/careers