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
Robust 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
New Zealand
APRA
RBNZ
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office
Advanced Excel
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📌 Financial Controller (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne