Management Accountant/Business Partner

Assurant, Inc.; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

10-month fixed-term contract

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Assurant Reverse Logistics Australia is seeking a Management Accountant/Business Partner to join the finance team on a 10-month fixed-term contract. The role involves month-end close, budgeting and forecasting, revenue recognition, and commercial analysis across Australia and New Zealand with strong stakeholder collaboration.

You will analyse variances, prepare management reports, and provide financial insights to support business decisions while partnering with non-finance teams across multiple

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
• Experience with month-end close, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Experience preparing journals, accruals, reconciliations and variance commentary.
• Understanding of revenue recognition, invoicing and receivables.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems like NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Manage key month-end activities: journals, accruals, reconciliations and supporting workpapers.
• Prepare monthly financial results, customer and brand reporting, variance analysis and commentary.
• Manage project revenue estimates, accruals, revenue recognition and customer invoicing.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, including analysis of workforce costs and other expenses.
• Monitor receivables and assist with overdue invoices and queries.
• Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders, translating financial information into practical insights.
• Coordinate finance activities across Australia and New Zealand operations.

Skills

Month-end process

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree

Tools

Excel (PivotTables/LOOKUP/SUMIFS)

NetSuite

Job description

Management Accountant/Business PartnerWe use cookies and other tracking technologies to assist with navigation, improve our products and services, assist with our marketing efforts, and provide content from third parties. By continuing to use this site you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with our privacy policy. Manage third-party cookie preferences here.# Join the connected world of Assurant## Management Accountant/Business PartnerApply: Truganina: Full time: Posted Today: R-116039**Assurant Reverse Logistics** is part of Assurant’s growing post-purchase and circular economy business across Australia and New Zealand. We partner with some of Australia’s leading retailers to deliver solutions across **returns management, asset recovery, trade-in programs, product protection and circular economy services**. As part of global organisation **Assurant**, our Reverse Logistics business brings together technology, finance and operations to help retailers better manage products throughout the post-purchase lifecycle. ## About the roleWe’re looking for an experienced **Management Accountant/Business Partner** to join our Finance team on a 10-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role supporting our **Assurant Reverse Logistics** operations across Australia and New Zealand, combining management accounting, commercial analysis and stakeholder partnering. You’ll play an important role across month-end, customer reporting, revenue and receivables, budgeting and forecasting, while providing practical financial insights to support business decisions. This role would suit someone who enjoys getting into the detail, can investigate variances and confidently partner with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. ## What you’ll be doing* Manage key **month-end activities**, including journals, accruals, reconciliations and supporting workpapers* Prepare monthly financial results, customer and brand reporting, performance commentary and variance analysis* Manage project revenue estimates, accruals, revenue recognition and customer invoicing* Support **budgeting and forecasting**, including analysis of workforce costs and other business expenses* Monitor receivables and support the resolution of overdue invoices and customer queries* Partner with internal teams and external retail stakeholders, translating financial information into practical insights* Support financial activities across our **Australia and New Zealand operations*** Coordinate with shared-services teams and review outputs across different locations and time zones* Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting ## About youYou’ll be a commercially minded accountant who can work autonomously, meet deadlines and communicate confidently with stakeholders.You’ll bring:* A tertiary qualification in **Accounting, Finance or Commerce*** Management accounting experience across **month-end, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis*** Experience preparing journals, accruals, reconciliations and variance commentary* An understanding of **revenue recognition, invoicing and receivables*** Strong Excel skills, including **PivotTables, lookups and SUMIFS*** Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills* Excellent attention to detail and deadline management* Confidence working with finance and non-finance stakeholders* The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams **Highly regarded*** CPA/CA qualified or currently working towards your qualification* Experience using **NetSuite** ## What’s on offer* **10-month fixed-term contract**, with the possibility of extension* Competitive base salary on offer* Hybrid working, with **3 days in our Truganina office and 2 days from home*** Broad exposure across our **Assurant Reverse Logistics Australia and New Zealand operations*** The opportunity to work in a role that combines technical accounting with genuine commercial and stakeholder exposure **Interested?**If you’re looking for your next Management Accountant opportunity and want a role where you can **own your work, build strong stakeholder relationships and make an impact beyond the numbers**, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experiences and suitability for the role. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant background checks such as reference checks and a police check. *At Assurant, we celebrate the differences that make us who we are. By assembling extraordinary teams from a variety of races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, experiences, and abilities, we’re able to better reflect the global communities where we live and work. By working to remove barriers, we ensure equity for everyone. The pursuit of inclusion rests with each of us. Because it’s only by listening to and representing the unique voices of every individual that we can innovate for all.* If you need a reasonable accommodation or adjustment at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and equitable experience for all candidates.