Financial Accountant

Asteron Life New Zealand; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career pathways

Global mobility

Learning platforms

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Resolution Life Australasia is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our Financial Accounting team and play a key role in preparing and producing financial reports for the Group. You will contribute to the consolidation of financial data, statutory statements and governance activities, working with Finance, Actuarial and other stakeholders.

You will thrive in a collaborative finance environment, with focus on accuracy, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification or equivalent accounting credential.
• Experience in preparing and/or auditing life insurance financial statements is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of statutory and group reporting processes.
• Proven ability to consolidate data across multiple entities.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Australian Group consolidation activities and the preparation of Group financial reports.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and related disclosures.
• Coordinate reporting inputs from Finance, Actuarial and other business stakeholders.
• Update narrative reporting and provide financial analysis and commentary.
• Support governance activities to ensure timely, accurate group reporting.
• Provide project management support to deliver reporting within deadlines.
• Drive continuous improvement of consolidation and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with leaders to communicate transformation and process improvements.

Skills

CA/CPA qualification

Statutory reporting

Group consolidation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

CA/CPA qualification or equivalent

Job description

About Resolution Life

Resolution Life Australasia is part of the AcendaGroup. Acenda Group brings together some of Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted life insurance brands. With 176 years of combined heritage and deep expertise across local markets, our Group includes Acenda Life, Resolution Life Australasia and Asteron Life New Zealand.

More thantwomillion customers rely on us for life insurance, wealth protection and retirement solutions that support their confidence at every stageof life.

Everything we do is driven by a clear purpose: to help our customers and their families live, save and retire with confidence.

We’rebuilding an inclusive,dynamicand future focused business. Joining us means stepping into a period of integration and growth, where your work will help shape our future.

If you’re energised by change and motivated by purpose, this is your moment to make an impact.

The Opportunity

Resolution Life Australasia is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our Financial Accounting team and play a key role in the preparation and production of financial reports for the Group.

This role is central to the Group reporting process, supporting the consolidation of financial data, preparation of statutory financial statements and associated disclosures, and coordination of governance activities that underpin timely and high-quality reporting outcomes. Working closely with Finance, Actuarial and broader business stakeholders, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to reporting excellence while supporting strategic initiatives and process improvements across the organisation.

How Will You Make an Impact?

• Assist with Australian Group consolidation activities and the preparation of Group financial reports.

• Prepare statutory financial statements and associated disclosures.

• Coordinate reporting inputs from Finance, Actuarial and other business stakeholders.

• Update narrative reporting and assist with the preparation of financial analysis and commentary.

• Support governance activities to ensure timely, accurate and high-quality Group reporting.

• Provide project management support to ensure reporting deliverables are prepared, reviewed and completed within required timeframes.

• Drive continuous improvement of consolidation, reporting processes and controls.

• Liaise with Finance, Actuarial and other business units to communicate transformation and process improvement initiatives.

• Partner with leaders and squads to identify, validate and mitigate the impacts of strategic, regulatory and externally driven change.

• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of reporting frameworks, controls and stakeholder engagement across the business.

About You

You are a collaborative and proactive finance professional with a passion for financial reporting and continuous improvement. You thrive in an environment where attention to detail, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving are critical to success.

You can confidently navigate complex information, communicate effectively across teams and manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and professionalism.

You’ll Bring

• CA, CPA or equivalent accounting qualification.

• Experience in the preparation and/or audit of life insurance financial statements.

• Essential experience within the life insurance, banking or broader financial services industry.

• Strong knowledge of statutory reporting, financial reporting and Group consolidation processes.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assimilate complex information from disparate sources.

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in an agile environment.

• A continuous improvement mindset and a proactive approach to enhancing processes and controls.

Why Join Us?

At Resolution Life Australasia, we provide a flexible work environment and access to a range of employee benefits that will support you both personally and professionally including:

• Career pathways, including local and global mobility opportunities

• Leading Learning Platforms and support in professional development

• Health and Wellbeing Programs

Accessibility and Checks

Before commencing employment in this role, you will need to provide two references, full working rights and complete police and credit checks through an online provider. As an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to working in a diverse and inclusive workforce you will be provided with any support or accessibility requirements throughout your interview process. Please feel free to contact our Talent Team directly at [e-mail].

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