Manager, Gl & Reporting

Why work with Assurant?The world is more connected than ever. Smart technology is empowering connectivity everywhere, from our phones and wearables to our homes and cars. Assurant supports the businesses that are advancing the connected world for their customers, making technology more accessible and eco-friendly. So connect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas, and we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive. Some of the benefits we offer to our team members are: Development programs & LinkedIn learning courses as well as study grants and support for higher educationCultural day off to celebrate what’s important to youInternational and Local mentoring programsDiscounted Employee Share Purchase ProgramDiversity panels and employee resource groups6 weeks paid parental leave and Superannuation contributions while on unpaid leaveHybrid work model - 2 days onsite, 3 days remoteNovated vehicle leasingVolunteering opportunities to give back to a cause that is important to you What's the role about?Reporting into the Financial Controller ANZ, this position is primarily responsible for leading the areas of GL accounting, reporting & analytics under local and US GAAP, and preparing accurate and timely results and financial information.Key responsibilities of the role include:Management of month-end and quarter-end reporting for the Australian and New Zealand entities to Corporate and all stakeholders across the business.Preparing and reviewing the financial statements, audit requirements, statistical returns and regulatory returns (APRA, ASIC and RBNZ for TWG, TWGNZ, VA, VNZ and NUA AU and NZ), including addressing the comments from the Financial Controller and discussions with the key stakeholdersEnd-to-end management of all audits and support ANZ Controller in submitting timely filings for all entities.Ensuring all intercompany agreements and accounting are set up in accordance with company policy, meeting all SOX requirements and ensuring the intercompany transactions are properly eliminated in consolidation.Ensuring financial returns are consistent with the appropriate accounting standards and regulatory and auditing requirements and are in compliance with company policies and procedures through regular monitoring and review and maintaining strong controls over the general ledger.Development of profit & loss and balance sheet analytics to create meaningful KPIs and financial information for management review.Reviewing local balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring reconciliations are completed in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with the company’s reconciliation policy. Does this sound like you?Qualified Accountant – CPA/CA with 7-8 years of experience post qualification Insurance industry knowledgeDemonstrable financial accounting knowledge and skillsStrong management skills and a desire to develop team membersExperience leading a team, and in a remote environment preferredAbility to manage numerous deadlines and prioritize workload to achieve the deadlinesEffective liaison with internal and external auditStrong written and verbal communication skillsComfortable dealing with senior stakeholdersAttention to detail If you think you are a fit for this role, please click the link to apply.Submit your resume accompanied by a cover letter detailing your experiences and suitability for the role. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant background checks such as reference checks and a police check.At Assurant, we celebrate the differences that make us who we are. By assembling extraordinary teams from a variety of races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, experiences, and abilities, we’re able to better reflect the global communities where we live and work. By working to remove barriers, we ensure equity for everyone. The pursuit of inclusion rests with each of us. Because it’s only by listening to and representing the unique voices of every individual that we can innovate for all.For further information about Assurant, please visit our website: https://www.assurant.com/