AVP/Finance Manager, Asia Pacific Finance Group

AWAC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied World is seeking a Senior Finance Leader to head the financial analysis team in Australia. You will partner with senior leaders to drive performance, forecast accurately, and provide strategic insights for governance and decision-making.

You will oversee regulatory reporting (AASB 17, APRA) and tax compliance, guide a high-performing team, and implement new accounting standards across the APAC region with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• CPA/CA designation with accounting/finance degree.
• Strong IFRS/AASB knowledge; IFRS 17 experience preferred.
• Proven leadership and ability to drive cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely reporting for Australia platform, including AASB 17, APRA, audits, tax, and ad hoc requests.
• Maintain robust financial controls and governance across Australia platform.
• Lead APRA regulatory engagement and implementation of new standards.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

CPA/CA designation

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel Advanced

Job description

Take the next step in your career with us.

Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.

Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

Job Summary:

Lead the financial analysis team to provide strategic insights and support executive decision-making through advanced modeling, forecasting, and reporting. Partner with senior leaders across the organization to drive business performance, evaluate key initiatives, and ensure rigorous financial governance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of all reporting requirements for the Australia platform, including AASB 17 financial reporting, APRA regulatory returns, audit deliverables, tax compliance obligations, and ad hoc financial reporting requests, while maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and Group accounting policies.
• Maintain a robust financial control environment across the Australia platform, ensuring effective governance, controls, and processes are in place to mitigate the risk of financial misstatements, reporting errors, and regulatory breaches.
• Lead and coordinate applicable regulatory engagement activities, and the implementation of new APRA standards and requirements. Maintain the regulatory reporting calendar and ensure all submissions are completed accurately and on time.
• Work closely with business functions to ensure audit, tax compliance, actuarial reviews, financial risk management activities, and regulatory reporting obligations are completed on a timely basis with no material issues.
• Monitor the Australia Branch’s financial and statutory performance against plans and targets, including challenging product line performance where appropriate. Prepare underwriting and financial performance analysis, management packs, and insights for the Senior Officer Outside Australia and local management.
• Oversee the timely submission of all tax-related returns and regulatory filings, working with external tax advisors as required, including corporate income tax, withholding tax, stamp duty, TRR, ESL, GST, ARPC, and other premium tax obligations.
• Support APAC finance leaders in the implementation of new accounting standards, systems enhancements, regulatory changes, and strategic projects across Australia and the APAC region, ensuring finance processes, reporting, and controls are established in accordance with regulatory and Group requirements.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance to finance team members, fostering a high-performance culture, driving accountability, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality finance outputs with a “no surprises” approach.

Qualifications:

• CPA/CA qualified with a degree in accountancy, finance, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in general insurance finance, regulatory reporting, and financial controls, with solid knowledge of IFRS/AASB reporting requirements; IFRS 17 experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to lead independently, influence outcomes, and develop high-performing teams.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and a good understanding of insurance performance drivers.
• Proactive, highly organised, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP or other ERP experience is advantageous.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on driving efficiencies, strengthening controls, and enhancing reporting processes.
• Demonstrates high integrity, professionalism, and a strong commitment to delivering quality outcomes and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Working at Allied World

Our team of over 1,650 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:

• Instant membership in the Allied World — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey
• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program
• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources

Global Presence

Headquartered in Bermuda, Allied World has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Manchester, Melbourne, Miami, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Switzerland and Toronto. We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients and distribution partners.

Our Business

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holding Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in a non-traditional ways.

Allied work is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religions or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.

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