Job Description

Your new company Join a well-established financial services organisation with a strong governance and compliance framework. As part of a collaborative finance function, you will play a key role in supporting a critical annual external audit process, working closely with stakeholders across finance, operations, claims and premium administration teams. This is a six-month fixed-term opportunity based in Sydney with flexible working arrangements and an immediate start available.

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Your new role

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- Act as the primary point of coordination between external auditors and internal business stakeholders during the annual audit process.
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- Manage and track audit sample requests across premium and claims transactions, ensuring documentation is gathered accurately and within agreed deadlines.
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- Liaise with Finance, Claims, Customer Service and other operational teams to obtain supporting information and resolve outstanding audit requests.
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- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and provide supporting evidence for audit testing.
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- Investigate exceptions, unusual transactions and reconciling items, following through until satisfactory resolution is achieved.
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- Maintain audit trackers and provide regular status updates on outstanding requests and key deliverables.
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- Escalate delays, risks or roadblocks where required to support successful audit completion.
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- Provide administrative support for governance and board-related activities throughout the audit cycle.
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- Support post-audit reviews and contribute to process improvements that enhance future audit readiness.
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What you'll need to succeed

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- CA/CPA qualification or equivalent.
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- Approximately 3-4 years' experience within financial accounting, financial reporting, audit or a related discipline.
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- Experience preparing financial statements and supporting external audit engagements.
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- Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, controls and audit requirements.
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- Exposure to financial services, insurance or other regulated industries will be highly regarded.
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- Confidence working directly with auditors and managing relationships with stakeholders across multiple business functions.
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- Ability to influence and obtain information from teams where competing priorities or resistance may exist.
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- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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- Advanced Excel and document management capabilities.
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- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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- Resilient, proactive and committed to achieving outcomes, with a strong attention to detail and follow-through.
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What you'll get in return

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- Six-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start.
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- Up to $520 per day plus super, depending on experience.
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- Flexible working arrangements within a supportive and collaborative environment.
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- Exposure to a significant annual audit program within a respected financial services organisation.
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- Chance to work closely with experienced finance leaders, auditors and key business stakeholders.
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- A role well suited to qualified accountants seeking contract experience, including professionals travelling or relocating to Australia.
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- Potential pathway to future opportunities within the organisation, subject to business requirements and performance
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📌 Audit Support Analyst (New South Wales)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 New South Wales