Assistant Accountant: Month-End & Intercompany Focus

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP); Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IAIP in Western Sydney is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support month-end close, GL integrity, and intercompany reconciliations. The role will work under the Head of Country Finance, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

The successful candidate will contribute to year-end activities, tax lodgement, and process improvements, with exposure to SAP-based ERP systems in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Similar experience in an all-rounder Accounting role is necessary.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar large ERP would be ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support the timely and accurate completion of the month-end close process.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage the Goods Received/Invoice Received reconciliation process.
• Prepare and deliver variance analysis of monthly financial results.
• Support year-end financial results and audit processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external auditors on audit timelines.
• Assist in maintaining robust internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare, review and lodge indirect tax obligations in Australia (BAS, Payroll Tax, FB Tax).
• Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations and invoicing.
• Coordinate with finance teams to align intercompany balances with group policies.
• Maintain Fixed Assets Register and review vendor master data.
• Monitor AP and AR metrics and support process improvements.

Skills

All-round accounting

SAP

Tools

ERP software (SAP)

Job description

IAIP in Western Sydney is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support month-end close, GL integrity, and intercompany reconciliations. The role will work under the Head of Country Finance, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

The successful candidate will contribute to year-end activities, tax lodgement, and process improvements, with exposure to SAP-based ERP systems in a dynamic environment.