Senior Accountant

Job Description:IntroductionIndulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
OverviewElantis is one of the most recognised and established providers of premium funding products with over 30 years’ experience in Australia and 23 years’ experience in New Zealand offering brokers reliable, personalised and flexible premium funding solutions. We offer a dynamic and empowering work environment where the focus is on building a high performance culture, with superior customer service. For us, it is all about people and culture, and that is why our employees and our values are the essence of who we are. We strive to be inquisitive, dynamic and energetic, and we encourage professionals who are as committed as we are to building long term, mutually rewarding partnerships with our clients.We are seeking a finance all-rounder to jump into our finance team and hit the ground running! Our ideal candidate should have 6+ years’ experience in a mix of management accounting and financial control roles. They need to possess clear communication skills with strong documentation writing skills. The successful candidate should be able to think laterally, provide innovative solutions to problems and have the confidence to question the why of what they are doing. The ability to seamlessly transition between different accounting functions is required as we evolve and cross skill the team. A collaborative, positive and team-oriented mindset is essential. Experience in a banking or loans finance team environment would be highly regarded.Key Accountabilities

• Perform month-end procedures, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitoring clearing accounts and keeping our internal clients’ needs at front of mind.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations to management for improving financial performance.
• Ensure that all policies, procedures and processes within the Finance function are fully compliant with all relevant policy and legislation requirements.
• Liaise and coordinate with Auditors, as required to ensure audit compliance (provide appropriate year-end audit files and checklists as needed).
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in finance operations.
• Be able to review and create sound procedural documentation.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA / CA certification.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounting roles.
• Strong documentation writing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to think laterally and provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Advanced Excel and strong Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively both in the office and WFH.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Elantis offers great benefits and career development opportunities.

• Competitive remuneration, office perks and excellent incentive program.
• Salary income protection and discounted insurances.
• Employee Rewards and discounts at 350+ major retailers.
• Flexible working arrangements.

We encourage you to apply via our careers website or for further information, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@ajg.com.auAny offer of employment and subsequent continuing employment is dependent upon the completion of relevant pre-employment background checks. All applicants are required to undergo employment screening through probity checks prior to commencing.Elantis is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to the principles of workplace diversity and inclusion. We welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices.We value inclusion and diversityInclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, colour, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.Compensation and benefitsWe value inclusion and diversityInclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.