Assistant Financial Accountant

Recruiter
Australian Government
Location
Australia
Salary
USD 60,001.00 - 80,000.00 per year
Posted
11 May 2021
Closes
20 May 2021
Ref
2293092868
Job role
Accountant, Financial accountant
Sector
Accounting - Public practice
Experience level
Qualified accountant
Overview:

The role of the Assistant Financial Accountant is to support the Financial Accountant(s) and FP&A Accountant with month end and quarter end close procedures, year-end procedures and related audit/regulatory reporting and all other aspects of financial reporting for the RGA Australian and NZ business and entities (ANZ business).

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Preparation of month end account reconciliations / reports
  • Review and comment on variance analysis for monthly financials
  • Monitor and maintain the cashflow and anticipate cash flow requirements
  • Journal, accruals and bank reconciliations
  • Assist in the preparation of APRA and RBNZ regulatory returns
  • Assist in the completion of BAS and NZ GST returns
  • Completion of quarterly and annual ABS surveys
  • Support the FP&A Accountant as required with the budgeting and forecasting process and production of the annual Expense Study report for Life Reinsurance business.
  • Manage the corporate credit card facility, ensuring compliance by card holders with the corporate policies for all expenses.
  • Other ad hoc duties as required by business.


Requirements:
  • Minimum 2 years of work experience in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Life Reinsurance industry.
  • Previous experience preparing APRA and RBNZ regulatory returns highly regarded
  • The person will need to have a degree in either Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field and is completing a professional accounting qualification (CPA or CA).
  • Well organised and can organise around deadlines or competing priorities
  • A highly motivated individual who has a pro-active work approach and be able to effectively prioritise and make things happen. 'Can do' attitude.
  • The person will be able to work harmoniously within the team environment and be able to communicate with a wide range of audiences.
  • A clear communicator, with good presentation and PC skills
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Well organised and can organise around deadlines or competing priorities


Company overview:

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is one of the largest global providers of life reinsurance, with offices around the world. RGA delivers expert solutions in individual life reinsurance, individual living benefits reinsurance, group reinsurance, financial solutions, facultative underwriting and product development. Our mission is to enhance our clients' prosperity by supporting their financial and risk management capabilities.

To apply for this role, please visit our website:

https://rgare.recruitmentplatform.com/jobs/assistant-financial-accountant-au00375

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