Financial and Regulatory Reporting Manager at Ansvar Insurance in Melbourne, overseeing financial reporting and leading a finance team to ensure compliance and process improvement.
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial reporting cycles, including balance sheet reporting, IFRS 17, statutory financial statements and Board reporting.
Manage Ansvar's regulatory reporting obligations, including quarterly APRA returns (D2A, Connect), Group consolidation packs, ABS returns and annual APRA submissions.
Own the external audit relationship and day-to-day management of the year-end audit process, including preparation of technical accounting papers.
Oversee the general ledger control environment, reconciliation processes and enterprise resource planning system administration.
Manage tax compliance across income tax, GST, FBT, state levies and non-resident withholding obligations, working closely with external advisors.
Oversee investment and treasury management, including the relationship with Ansvar's Investment Manager, investment compliance and cash flow forecasting.
Lead the line 1 risk function for Finance, including controls testing, risk profile management, policy ownership and Risk Appetite Statement reporting.
Drive finance transformation and process improvement initiatives, including future technology implementations and cross-functional projects.
Build and develop a high-performing Financial Control team through coaching, mentoring and a strong focus on culture and professional development.
Requirements
A CA or CPA qualification with a strong commercial accounting background and at least 10 years' experience in progressively senior finance roles.
At least three years' experience working in the general insurance industry, with a solid understanding of commercial insurance principles, reinsurance and regulatory frameworks, including APRA.
Demonstrated experience leading financial and regulatory reporting cycles, including statutory accounts and external audit management.
Experience dealing with regulators, external auditors, rating agencies and investment management service providers.
Strong leadership capability with a track record of building, coaching and developing high-performing finance teams.
Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, pivot tables and financial modelling, alongside strong proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite and finance systems.
Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
A proactive, improvement-oriented mindset.
Benefits
Competitive salary - let's discuss it
Flexible, Hybrid working in modern CBD offices
Generous industry performance bonuses
Generous annual leave plus birthday, well-being, paid parental, volunteering & more
Tailored professional development programs
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