Insurance Australia Group Hiring for Analyst, Management Accounting Job at Sydney Full Time

Role – Analyst, Management Accounting

Location – Sydney

Permanent Opportunity

READY FOR ANYTHING

At IAG, we live and work by our purpose to make your world a safer place. We are motivated by a unique culture that celebrates honesty, creativity, empathy, equity and collaboration. We call it the IAG way, and it means we all share a ‘ready for anything’ mindset that sets the tone for positive actions and positive outcomes. We put heart into everything we do which guides us to create amazing things for our customers, our people and our communities.

We’re brimming with ideas, ambition and a readiness to apply bold thinking and risk awareness to make a difference where it matters most.

As the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand, we own some of the region’s most trusted brands, including NRMA Insurance, CGU, SGIO, SGIC and WFI. We are ready for anything.

Job description:

The purpose of the role and your unique contribution is to support the key financial deliverables for the various portfolios and consolidated requirements of the Direct Insurance Australia (DIA). Division view for internal and external stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the delivery of consistent, insightful and timely reporting to the DIA Group Executive (and their EGM Leadership team) that supports effective decision making.

• Support the provision of internal and external reporting requirements of the DIA Division including Executive reporting (i.e. commentary for Investor report, Monthly/Quarterly Performance Reporting, Board reporting, Balanced Scorecard Reporting inputs)

• Support the delivery of the Division’s monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and yearly financial performance reporting processes

• Contribute to the consolidation of all the portfolio analysis and commentary to provide the total DIA Division view for all stakeholders including consolidated reporting requirements for the Enterprise Finance (for expenses) and Group Finance.

• Support the provision of strategic financial support and advice for initiatives within Direct Product, Pricing & Governance Businesses and Direct Customer Experience, including scenario modelling, financial target setting (both short term and long term), ad hoc business partnering support, business case preparation (non-Investment Slate) and targeted financial analysis

• Support the improvement of financial governance, reporting and accurate forecasting for DIA Division by identifying financial risks

• Collaborate with Enterprise Finance to develop consolidated expense reporting for the DIA Division. This will be done in accordance with the TE timetable, process and guidelines provided by the Enterprise Finance Business Performance team

Skills & Experience

• Financial Services expertise required, preferably within Insurance

• Experience in finance and accounting including financial management/reporting, technical accounting knowledge, and business commerciality

• Understanding of business and financial impacts of operational decisions

• Knowledge of finance reporting systems and frameworks

• Attention to detail and ability to multitask, adhere to deadlines and perform under pressure

• Experience operating and delivering results in a matrix environment and leveraging relationships to influence and drive outcomes

• Tertiary qualifications, i.e. Postgraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

• CA/CPA/CIMA qualified (or on path to completion)

• Relevant professional membership and certifications

• Qualified LEAN Practitioner or willingness to work towards qualification

Ready for anything? Let’s talk.

IAG rewards and recognises its people with generous benefits, career development opportunities and real work-life balance. Employees also enjoy 13% superannuation, up to 50% insurance discounts, flexible work and leave options, generous parental leave and return to work programs, various corporate partner discounts and a people-focused culture that celebrates achievements big and small.

Creating a workforce that actively embraces diversity, inclusion and a sense of belonging is key to our success. We believe in treating everyone fairly which means that inclusion, removing barriers, striving for equity and embracing diversity are woven through our values and behaviours. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to providing a work environment that enables you to thrive, whatever your circumstances. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements please advise us via your application.

IAG has committed to the reconciliation movement in Australia for First Nations people and focus on providing a safe and supportive work environment for all our employees. More information on our Reconciliation Action Plan can be found on our company website.

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