Senior Accountant – Life Insurance and Investments

Location: Sydney CBD – Permanent. Flexible working (3 days in office, 2 from home).

About the role

Join our Life Insurance and Investments Financial Control team at Challenger Limited, an ASX‑listed investment management firm. The role offers a unique blend of complex balance‑sheet work across a broad range of investment portfolios and direct exposure to front‑office decision making.

Key responsibilities

- Prepare statutory accounts to meet monthly, quarterly and semi‑annual requirements and support the completion of Challenger Life Company’s financial statements and notes for the ASX‑listed annual report.
- Perform monthly balance‑sheet reconciliations and investigate movements to ensure a timely month‑end close.
- Record consolidation entries and resolve issues for assigned groups.
- Conduct P&L; and balance‑sheet analysis, including half‑year and year‑end reporting for Challenger Limited’s results.
- Work closely with auditors, providing clear evidence for balances.
- Review processes to improve efficiency and strengthen controls.
- Provide coaching and support to other team members.
- Coordinate with the tax team on compliance matters.
- Investigate and suggest solutions to issues raised, from a systems and accounting perspective.

Required qualifications





- CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent) with 2+ years post‑qualification experience.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficiency in Excel with large data sets.
- Open mindset toward understanding how IT systems connect to the general ledger.
- Working knowledge of income tax (current and deferred), GST and APRA/ASIC requirements.
- Financial services background preferred.
- Knowledge of financial instruments (derivatives, fixed income, equities) is a bonus.

What we look for

- Curiosity, drive and humility.
- Commitment to delivering accurate, high‑quality accounting outcomes.
- Motivation to ask questions, solve problems and continually improve processes.

Perks

- Discretionary bonus scheme.
- Employee share plan.
- Eighteen weeks paid leave for new parents (flexible).
- Challenger Day – one additional day off each year.
- Subsidised on‑site café.
- Fitness Passport.
- Additional leave for fertility treatment and gender affirmation.
- Extra superannuation contributions.

Why Challenger?

Challenger is a small, agile firm that values growth, flexibility and inclusive teamwork. We support your development, provide a hybrid work environment, and celebrate contributions through a diverse benefits package.

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📌 Senior Accountant - Life Insurance and Investments (City of Sydney)
🏢 Challenger
📍 City of Sydney