- Manage ANZ accounting, financial reporting and audit matters under local GAAP and US GAAP
- Maintain strong internal controls across in-scope entities and businesses
- Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure policy compliance
- Evaluate contracts and draft or review accounting memos for ANZ accounting issues
- Ensure accurate, timely and high-quality internal, external, statutory and regulatory reporting for Australia and New Zealand, including APRA and RBNZ reporting
- Own the ANZ financial statement close process and coordinate country accounting teams
- Review quarterly P&L; and balance sheet variance analysis and support consolidated financial statements
- Partner with the APAC Controller and local Finance leadership on business drivers and reporting
- Manage ANZ internal and external audits, track issues and complete remediation actions
- Manage, coach and develop ANZ accounting teams
- Assess team structure and capability needs and attract and retain talent
- Support global accounting initiatives and special projects
- Review processes and procedures to identify improvements and efficiencies

Requirements

- 10+ years of experience in Controllership and/or Accounting/Finance leadership roles
- Commercial accounting experience
- Strong audit management experience
- Experience managing large and diversified teams across different geographies
- Experience in financial services and/or insurance across Australia and New Zealand preferred
- IFRS 17 knowledge preferred
- Bachelor of Commerce or Business, majoring in Accounting
- CPA or CA qualification
- Strong local GAAP, US GAAP and IFRS knowledge




- Strong APRA and RBNZ reporting skills
- Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop high-performing finance teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong Microsoft Office capability; advanced Excel preferred
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Exceptional numerical, analytical and problem-solving capability
- Strong attention to detail
- Successful applicant subject to reference, financial and police checks
- Resume and cover letter required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in ANZ accounting, financial reporting, and audit management under local GAAP and US GAAP, with a strong focus on compliance and internal controls. Proven leadership in developing high-performing finance teams and managing complex financial processes across diverse geographies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- 10+ Years Experience in Controllership
- Strong Audit Management Experience
- Local GAAP and US GAAP Knowledge
- CPA or CA Qualification
- Strong APRA and RBNZ Reporting Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

- Financial Reporting
- Technical Accounting Guidance
- Variance Analysis
- Contract Evaluation
- Internal Controls
- IFRS 17 Knowledge
- Statutory Reporting
- Audit Management
- Financial Statement Close Process
- Commercial Accounting

Soft Skills

- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

- CPA
- CA

Industry Keywords

- Financial Services
- Insurance
- Australia
- Recent Zealand
- APRA
- RBNZ

Tools & Technologies

- Microsoft Office
- Advanced Excel

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📌 Financial Controller (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne