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.
Benefits
Discretionary bonus scheme.
Employee share plan.
Eighteen weeks paid leave for recent 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 (New South Wales)
🏢 Challenger
📍 New South Wales