Finance Manager

Howden Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DUAL, part of Howden, seeks a CA/CPA-qualified finance professional in Sydney with 5+ years' experience. You will handle financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and audit coordination, supporting internal controls and process improvements across the group.

You will work with the Deputy CFO and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver timely management information and strengthen financial governance in a dynamic, expanding business.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified accountant with 5+ years in accounting and finance.
• Strong technical foundation and proactive problem-solving.
• Experience in financial reporting and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly income reports.
• Gather and report data in OneStream (FTE, Debtors, main income).
• Prepare/reconcile general ledgers and support year end closing.
• Budgeting and forecasting; liaise with external auditors.
• Monitor internal controls and deliver adhoc management reports.

Skills

CA/CPA qualification

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Tools

OneStream

Job description

About DUALWorking across 21 countries, DUAL has built a reputation as a specialist underwriting group and the market of choice for insurance intermediaries around the world. That’s how we have become one of the world’s largest international underwriting agencies (or MGAs) with US$3.4bn GWP.DUAL is part of Howden, a leading global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Founded in 1994, it provides insurance, reinsurance and underwriting services to clients ranging from private individuals to the largest multinational companies. The Group operates in 57 countries, employs over 24,000 people and manages premiums totalling US$50bn on behalf of its clients.About the roleWe’re seeking an experienced and driven finance professional to join our finance team in Sydney. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, this role offers exposure across all core areas of finance and accounting within a dynamic, growing business. From financial control and reporting to budgeting, forecasting and audit coordination, you’ll play a pivotal role in our finance team.This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to deepen their experience across the full spectrum of finance functions and will also have future opportunities for progression and development.Role responsibilitiesPreparation and review of monthly income reportsGathering and reporting information within our group reporting system (OneStream) - FTE, Debtors, main binder income, pending cash, PPO calculationPreparation/reconciliation of general ledgersProblem solving and process improvementResponding to local government statistic department for quarterly/annually reportsBudgeting and ForecastingPreparation of financial statementsManaging year end accounting book closure and liaising with external auditorsMonitoring and reporting on internal controlsIdentifying and implementing process improvementsPreparation of adhoc reports based on management requestsAbout youYou are a CA or CPA-qualified accountant with at least 5 years of experience in accounting and finance. You bring a strong technical foundation and a proactive attitude to problem-solving and process improvement.What you bring:Proven experience in financial accounting and reportingStrong understanding of internal controlsExcellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and clearly explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholdersHigh attention to detail and strong organisational skillsA collaborative approach to leadership, with experience coaching othersA commitment to continuous learning and professional development#LI-JT1What do we offer in return?A career that you define.Of course, we offer a competitive range of rewards and benefits to support you, but we know you expect all that.What you might not expect is a job where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.Our culture: people firstOur core values dictate how we live and work. We’re a group with independence and people at its heart – and a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world.Being a people-first business has always been central to who we are. Our vision was to create an independent organisation with a distinctive culture that would survive and thrive through the people who shape it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial individuals to join the group has been, and will continue to be, key to our success.Diversity and inclusionAt DUAL, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to building an open and inclusive culture where everyone feels trusted and that they belong. We work to ensure all candidates, employees, clients and business partners are treated with fairness and respect.We want every candidate to be able to bring their best to the recruitment process, so if you require reasonable accommodation at any stage, please let us know and we will work with you to provide appropriate support.Permanent