Job Description
Manage ANZ accounting, financial reporting and audit matters under local GAAP and US GAAP
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Maintain strong internal controls across in-scope entities and businesses
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Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure policy compliance
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Evaluate contracts and draft or review accounting memos for ANZ accounting issues
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Ensure accurate, timely and high-quality internal, external, statutory and regulatory reporting for Australia and New Zealand, including APRA and RBNZ reporting
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Own the ANZ financial statement close process and coordinate country accounting teams
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Review quarterly P&L; and balance sheet variance analysis and support consolidated financial statements
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Partner with the APAC Controller and local Finance leadership on business drivers and reporting
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Manage ANZ internal and external audits, track issues and complete remediation actions
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Manage, coach and develop ANZ accounting teams
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Assess team structure and capability needs and attract and retain talent
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Support global accounting initiatives and special projects
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Review processes and procedures to identify improvements and efficiencies
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Requirements
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10+ years of experience in Controllership and/or Accounting/Finance leadership roles
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Commercial accounting experience
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Strong audit management experience
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Experience managing large and diversified teams across different geographies
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Experience in financial services and/or insurance across Australia and Current Zealand preferred
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IFRS 17 knowledge preferred
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Bachelor of Commerce or Business, majoring in Accounting
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CPA or CA qualification
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Strong local GAAP, US GAAP and IFRS knowledge
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Robust APRA and RBNZ reporting skills
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Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop high-performing finance teams
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Strong Microsoft Office capability; advanced Excel preferred
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Strong organisation and time management skills
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Exceptional numerical, analytical and problem-solving capability
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Strong attention to detail
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Successful applicant subject to reference, financial and police checks
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Resume and cover letter required
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Core Competencies
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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.
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Highest-signal resume keywords
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10+ Years Experience in Controllership
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Strong Audit Management Experience
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Local GAAP and US GAAP Knowledge
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CPA or CA Qualification
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Strong APRA and RBNZ Reporting Skills
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ATS Optimization Keywords
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Hard Skills
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Financial Reporting
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Technical Accounting Guidance
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Variance Analysis
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Contract Evaluation
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Internal Controls
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IFRS 17 Knowledge
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Statutory Reporting
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Audit Management
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Financial Statement Close Process
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Commercial Accounting
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Soft Skills
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Leadership
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Mentoring
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Communication
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Organizational Skills
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Problem-Solving
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Certifications & Qualifications
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CPA
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CA
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Industry Keywords
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Financial Services
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Insurance
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Australia
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New Zealand
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APRA
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RBNZ
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Tools & Technologies
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Microsoft Office
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Advanced Excel
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📌 Financial Controller (Victoria)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Victoria