Financial Accountant

This is a great opportunity for a Financial Accountant with insurance experience to join a high-performing finance team in a growing business. Working under a high-calibre leader with 10+ years of industry experience, you'll gain exposure to complex reporting, APRA compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. With a large, well-structured team, strong leadership, and clear career progression, this role offers both technical challenge and long-term growth.

This is a rare opportunity for a Financial Accountant with insurance industry experience to step into a structured, high-performing finance team in a business undergoing significant growth. Following a recent acquisition by a larger parent company, the finance function is evolving, creating a challenging and rewarding environment for someone eager to work on complex reporting, compliance, and cross-functional projects.

You'll be working under a high-calibre finance leader with over 10 years of insurance industry experience-someone who values technical excellence, professional development, and high performance. The finance team is large, well-resourced, and highly collaborative, offering exposure to a wide range of stakeholders across finance, operations, and compliance.

The Role
As a key member of the finance team, you will play an important role in financial reporting, governance, and compliance while working closely with senior stakeholders to drive efficiency's and process improvements.

• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and insurance industry regulations.
• Support regulatory reporting for APRA, GST BAS, and stamp duty while maintaining high accuracy.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes, including journals, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Ensure robust internal controls are in place, supporting the business in maintaining financial integrity and risk management.
• Contribute to the design and improvement of reporting and analytical systems, supporting effective decision-making at a leadership level.
• Work closely with internal and external auditors, supporting audit processes and ensuring adherence to risk and control frameworks.
• Assist in the integration of financial data and processes, ensuring that Insurance Partner reporting is accurate and aligned with group financials.

Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a technically strong, detail-oriented financial accountant who thrives in a structured, fast-moving, and regulated environment. You'll need:

• CA/CPA qualification (or working towards it).
• 3-5 years' experience in financial accounting within insurance or servicing insurance clients in business services.
• Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and regulatory requirements within a large, structured finance team.
• Experience in monthly balance sheet reconciliations, journal processing, and APRA reporting.
• High-level proficiency in SAP, BI tools, and Excel, with a focus on data integrity and efficiency.
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to collaborate across finance, risk, and operational teams.

What's on Offer?
This is a career-defining opportunity to join a business that is growing, evolving, and investing in its people. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of technical challenges, cross-functional collaboration, and senior leadership engagement, all within a high-performing, development-focused team.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid work model with 2 days WFH
• Career progression within a growing, well-resourced finance team
• Structured mentorship from an industry-leading finance manager

This role is ideal for an ambitious Financial Accountant who is ready to step into a technically challenging and rewarding finance environment. If you're looking for a role that balances technical complexity with career growth, let's chat.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Reggie Van Driel on +61 7 3032 2222 or reggie.vandriel@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.