Senior Financial Accountant

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Sharp & Carter Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The Company
Our client is an market leading financial services organisation with a rich heritage and dedication to excellence. With a huge national presence that is continually growing, they are seeking a driven individual with a growth mindset who can improve and enhance processes and controls. This is an exciting opportunity 12 month contract role, with the view for an extension.

The Opportunity
As the Senior Financial Accountant, you will support the Senior Finance Manager and play a pivotal role in this high performing Finance team.

Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Execute detailed analysis and reconciliation of inter-partner, inter-company, and capital accounts across all cost centres and subsidiaries.
  • Review, cleanse, and reconcile balance sheet accounts tied to internal reinsurance activity across Intermediated portfolios and multiple cost centres.
  • Undertake systematic remediation of balance sheet items associated with run-off agency partners.
  • Reconcile and document historical balances, investigate aged reconciling items, and close dormant partner accounts where appropriate.
  • Analyse debtor balances, commission positions, and reinsurance-related accounts for active agency partners.
  • Support month-end processes, including preparing journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Record remediation actions, key insights, and recommend ongoing controls to ensure long-term improvements

Key Requirements:

  • Minimum 7 years' professional experience, ideally within the financial services industry
  • CA or CPA qualification
  • Background in the insurance sector is essential
  • Strong technical accounting and financial management capability
  • Demonstrated experience across general insurance operations, including actuarial valuation concepts and reinsurance
  • Proven understanding of accounting for foreign currency transactions, including exchange rate recognition and translation
  • Solid grasp of corporate strategy, internal policies, and organisational principles

How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jack Billingham

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