Principal, Technical Accounting

Iag Insurance; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver 4.5% employer contribution

Life insurance

20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave

Up to 50% off personal insurance

LinkedIn Learning & IAG Academy access

Secondment opportunities

Employment type eligibility criteria

Job summary

IAG Insurance, in New Zealand, is seeking a Principal, Technical Accounting to lead complex accounting research and provide strategic guidance to senior finance stakeholders. This fixed-term role focuses on IFRS reporting, regulatory compliance and cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Tax and Legal.

The role requires CA qualification, deep IFRS knowledge, and the ability to translate technical concepts into practical guidance for informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting experience with external financial reporting.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and applying standards to complex matters.
• Independent and capable of influencing senior stakeholders.
• Clear and practical communication of technical concepts.
• Sound analytical thinking and professional judgment.
• Experience in insurance accounting or IFRS 17 is valued.
• Curious and proactive with problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting research and recommendations for complex transactions and standards.
• Provide trusted advice to senior Finance, business and Group stakeholders.
• Prepare robust accounting papers and documentation for decision making.
• Partner with Finance, Actuarial, Tax and Legal to resolve complex matters.
• Monitor IFRS changes and implement reporting updates.
• Oversee the IFRS 17 Bridge model and related controls.
• Build technical accounting capability across the business.

Skills

Technical accounting

External financial reporting

IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Analytical thinking

Curiosity / proactivity

Education

CA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Principal, Technical Accounting

Company : Iag Insurance

Job Type : Full Time

New Zealand

Job Description - Principal, Technical Accounting

At IAG, we’re ready for you. We're the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping everyday Aussies and New Zealanders, supporting their ambitions and making insurance accessible. Bring your technical accounting expertise to work that genuinely matters. Join a team where your advice helps shape major business decisions and supports the financial strength of one of New Zealand's leading insurers. As Principal, Technical Accounting, you'll be the go to expert on complex accounting matters, helping leaders navigate new standards, significant transactions and evolving regulatory requirements. This is a role for someone who enjoys solving challenging problems, influencing senior stakeholders and turning technical complexity into practical guidance that people can confidently act on. Every day brings a different challenge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

This is a one year fixed-term full-time role based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) or Ōtautahi (Christchurch).

Ngā Mahi Hei Whakatutuki Māu | What You’ll Do

• Lead technical accounting research, analysis and recommendations for complex transactions, business initiatives and emerging accounting standards.
• Provide trusted advice to senior Finance, business and Group stakeholders, helping shape decisions with clear and practical accounting guidance.
• Prepare robust accounting papers, opinions and documentation that support sound decision making and compliant financial reporting
• Partner with Finance, Actuarial, Tax and Legal teams to resolve complex accounting matters and maintain IFRS compliant reporting
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and industry practice, assessing impacts and leading implementation of reporting changes.
• Oversee the IFRS 17 Bridge model and associated controls, ensuring reporting requirements are delivered effectively each reporting period
• Build technical accounting capability across the business by translating complex requirements into clear, practical guidance

Ōu Pūkenga me ōu Wheako | What You’ll Bring

• CA qualification or equivalent, with strong experience in technical accounting and external financial reporting.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and experience applying accounting standards to complex and judgement based matters.
• Confidence working independently and influencing senior stakeholders across Finance and the broader business.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and practical way.
• Sound analytical thinking and professional judgement when evaluating accounting positions and business impacts
• Exposure to insurance accounting, IFRS 17 or financial services regulatory environments is highly valued.
• Curiosity and a proactive mindset, with a passion for solving complex problems and driving positive outcomes

Tā Mātau ki a Koutou| What We Offer

• Boosted KiwiSaver with 4.5% employer contribution and life insurance as standard.
• 20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave (extra leave for what’s important to you).
• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, the award-winning IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities.
• *employment type eligibility criteria apply

Applications close: Sunday 15 November 2026 11:59PM NZDT

Tā Mātau Ratonga Tautoko | Adjustments & Support

If you require any support or adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.

He pitopito kōrero anō mō mātau | More About Us

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That’s not just words. It’s our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. We acknowledge Tāngata Whenua in Aotearoa and are committed to growing Māori prosperity and wellbeing in Aotearoa through He Rautaki Māori (IAG’s Māori Strategy). We celebrate unique viewpoints shaped by life experiences, cultures and passions. And expand careers, genuinely connect with community, lead with a powerful purpose and celebrate what makes you individual.