Head of Financial Control

6 months ago


Melbourne, Australia AIA Full time
BE THE DIFFERENCE
At AIA we don’t simply believe in being ‘the best’. We believe in better – because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us. Everything we do is driven by our purpose to make a difference by helping people embrace Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. And every one of our people has an important part role to play. If you want to make a difference by helping shape a healthier, better-protected Australia, read on. The Opportunity

We have an opportunity available for a Head of Financial Control to lead and co-ordinate our Financial Reporting and Accounting teams at AIA Australia. The successful incumbent will play a key role as part of the Finance and Actuarial management team and this role would suit someone currently working in a Financial Control role within Insurance or Financial Services.

To do this successfully you will:

Manage allaspectsofFinancialReporting and Financial Accounting teams Leadanddevelopthe broaderFinancialControlTeam MeetandexceedGroupReportingandFinancialControlRequirements & timeframes EnsureallcomplianceobligationsarefulfilledinrelationtoGroup, Regulators and other statutory bodies BuildandmaintainssolidworkingrelationshipswithpeersindifferentAIA functions, departments and related businesses Developfinancialprinciples,proceduresandpracticesinAIAAustraliain line with legal, regulatory and corporate requirements Coordinate appropriatereconciliationsacrosstheAIAand CMLA businesses Be responsible forallaccountingpolicies,whetherAIA Group defined, or specific to AIA and CMLA Australia Developandimplement,inconsultationwithstaff,individualperformance objectives and skills development vital to meet operational goals Participateinspecialprojects,detailedanalysisofotheradhoctasksand responsibilities assigned by CFO or members of the Finance leadership team

Successful applications will demonstrate:

Experience working within a similar role within the insurance or financial services industry Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Accounting or similar and member of CAANZ/CPA or equivalent Strong financial control knowledge and experience Outstanding relationship management skills and the ability to engage collaborators to understand business objectives Experience report/paper writing for external publications and for presentation to the Board, ELT would be advantageous A proven understanding of corporate and insurance tax issues A strong understanding of commercial and operational business issues Experience working at an Executive Management and Senior leadership level


Why choose AIA :

At AIA, we’ve made a promise to help people live healthier, longer, better lives. And it starts with our own people.

Access our training and development to build on your current skills Access additional leave days a year to recharge and refresh yourself Work with supportive and inclusive managers Flexible working arrangements

At AIA Australia, we’re proud to help guide, support and protect the wellbeing of over 3.5 million Australians. As part of the AIA Group - the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group – it is our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030. 

Lots of companies like to say they’re different. What makes us truly different at AIA, is the difference we make in people’s lives. We are proud that this difference has been recognised in the 2023 ANZIIF awards by being named Life Insurance Company of the Year. 

AIA is different. Are you?

If you want to be part of an organisation that helps people live better every single day, apply via the link prior to Friday, 14 June 2024



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