- 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
- Solid 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