Systems Accounting Leader

**Systems Accounting Leader**

**What can you expect?**

What we offer is a chance to join a company that is not only winning, but is transforming in the most exciting way possible. Our CEO, David Bryant, is dedicated to Mercer Australia being a "people first" culture. This means that great performers are greatly rewarded. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding career development, learning opportunities, financial rewards and we are committed to making your journey with us FUN.
- _ Voted #1 HR Consulting Company Globally_
- _ Prestigious Sydney (Barangaroo), Melbourne CBD (Docklands) or Wollongong _
- _Great Package _
- _Great time to join this global organisation in Growth Phase _

**What is in it for you?**

At Mercer, we recognize that our most important asset is our people. We offer benefits and programs that support career development such as professional development support, exam and study assistance and global rotation opportunities which will support and nurture you with every opportunity to reach your full potential. We also recognise the value of healthy, happy colleagues and promote a culture of care and wellbeing, offering benefits such as flexible working and much more
- 35 hour working week
- Leading training and development program
- Professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organization
- Great team environment with energetic and supportive colleagues
- Genuine work life balance

**We will count on you to**:
The Systems Accounting Leader is responsible for leading the configuration, implementation, and oversight of the Finance Operations General Ledger system

**Key Responsibilities include**:

- Maintaining finance system architecture, documentation - Registry, GL, and other support systems.
- Refine and improve finance processes and systems e.g. core Acuity functionality, GL integration, Excel models. Ensure these processes are documented.
- Ensuring systems operate in accordance with policies.
- Implement systems changes resulting from new accounting standards, APRA and tax legislative changes.
- Support BAU and project teams in issue resolution with a focus on high quality data and SLA delivery.
- Build out capability on finance systems.
- Participate in the relevant workstreams relating to finance system changes.
- Ensure that the interests of Finance Operations more broadly are represented within Mercer.
- Build and manage relationship with the Data Quality team and Mercer Technology to ensure that Finance Operations is an active participate and beneficiary of these teams.
- Lead and drive initiatives that contribute to staff engagement, through career planning and development, act as a mentor and coach to staff.
- Review and analyse pre-existing financial systems for its effectiveness. Based on facts, develop new strategies to improve or further leverage the company's financial system.
- Responsible for preparing the Finance Area for transition and implementation of new business processes as required
- Provide support as required to the Leader i.e. Ad-hoc project related work as required.

**What you need to have**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce and Business studies or in an equivalent discipline
- Minimum 5-10 years in Financial Services Industry with strong systems related experience, change management, and demonstrated experience in leading projects.
- Demonstrated leadership, team focus and people management skills and the ability to work within targets and deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated understanding of planning and budgeting procedures and principles
- Demonstrated experience as an effective Finance Manager including the ability to positively influence stakeholders and maintain high levels of engagement
- A strong understanding of systems and technology aligned change management practices
- Demonstrated understanding of Project management and system development lifecycle methodologies
- Proven relationship management skills including diplomacy, interpersonal, influencing and customer service skills in order to develop and maintain relationships at all levels
- Excellent analytical evaluation, numeracy and problem solving skills

**About us**:
Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.