Senior Manager Financial Assurance & Control

Job description

At Allianz, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading insurance and asset management brands, with a workforce as diverse as the world around us.

 

We care about our customers, which is why we hire the very best people to further our commitment to securing the future of our customers, partners, and the community so we’re ready when they need it most.

We offer our people a 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 and feel proud to be a part an organisation doing meaningful work that matters like tackling climate change, mental health, and well-being.

 

Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

 

You'll be responsible for

·  Manage the financial reporting control framework supporting the integrity of the Allianz Australia balance sheet.
·  Oversee credit control governance activities and the delivery of investment accounting activities under outsourced arrangements.
·  Manage tax-effect accounting across local and group reporting environments, and ensure appropriate controls and reviews are undertaken.
·  Deliver the financial assurance framework over underwriting agency arrangements including bordereaux reconciliations and settlements and financial control reviews.
·  Manage the delivery of Finance user acceptance testing (UAT) for IT system changes impacting financial information to ensure integrity of financial data.
·  Operate under an Agile structure as a Product Owner to ensure the timely and high quality delivery of the squad’s products.

 

About you

·  Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline with relevant certification as a CPA / CA or equivalent.
·  Extensive experience in leading a financial accounting operations team and strong understanding of subject matter.
·  Comprehensive understanding of organisational financial control frameworks and experience in such processes, resources, and systems, providing advice to improve financial performance and achieve strategic objectives.
·  Ability to identify, analyse and assess risks inherent to the business and put in place appropriate controls / actions to manage financial reporting risk and support compliance.
·  Ability to effectively partner and collaborate with stakeholders of varying levels of seniority to establish strong professional relationships and influence outcomes.
·  Proven analytical and critical thinking capability to interpret a range of data, identify patterns, trends and links that inform judgements and solutions.

What's on offer
·  Be part of a team that’s open-minded, supportive, and genuinely focused on customer outcomes.
·  A sense of belonging in the workplace, where you are welcomed and encouraged to bring your most authentic self to work.
·  An employer that is committed to supporting your work/life balance and is always open to conversations about flexible & remote working.
·  Access to over 10,000 on-demand learning resources and programs, to support you in taking control of your career development.
·  Insurance products. Deals and discounts across a great range of retail, tech, and travel brands, and offers for health and well-being.
·  Initiatives to support your financial wellness through selected discounted Allianz insurance products, superannuation matching, salary sacrificing, novated leasing and our referral bonus scheme.
·  The opportunity to take part in our Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer.

About Allianz

At Allianz, 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, abilities, and work statuses are not only welcomed, but valued for the perspectives and talents they bring to work.  We are 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