Senior Manager Financial Reporting

BE THE DIFFERENCE

At AIA we don’t simply believe in being ‘the best’. We believe in better – because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us. Everything we do is driven by our purpose to make a difference by helping people embrace Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. And every one of our people has an important role to play. If you want to make a difference by helping shape a healthier, better-protected Australia, read on.

The Opportunities:

This role leads and oversees the financial reporting function for AIA Australia, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of all internal, external, statutory and regulatory reporting. It is also accountable for key financial control activities, including oversight of finance internal controls, and the preparation of finance-related Board Audit Committee and Board papers.

To do this successfully you will:

• Lead, coach and develop the team, prioritising BAU and project workloads while driving individual performance and capability uplift.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, including statutory financial statements, APRA returns and AIA Group submissions.
• Manage external audit relationships, including end-to-end coordination, provision of workpapers and resolution of audit queries.
• Oversee financial controls and governance, including internal controls, certification processes, and preparation of Board and Board Audit Committee papers.
• Provide technical accounting leadership, including preparation of accounting papers, advising on complex issues, and ensuring compliance with evolving standards and regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process efficiencies, contributing to finance projects, and strengthening risk management practices and stakeholder relationships.

Successful applications will demonstrate:

• Relevant qualifications, including a Bachelor of Accounting and CA or CPA (or equivalent), with strong technical accounting expertise, ideally within financial services.
• Proven leadership capability, with strong organisational and planning skills, and a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across business units and external partners.
• Strong judgement and problem-solving ability, with experience making critical decisions under pressure and delivering to tight deadlines.
• Experience driving change and continuous improvement initiatives, with the ability to balance transformation activities alongside BAU delivery.

Why choose AIA:

At AIA, we’ve made a promise to help people live healthier, longer, better lives. And it starts with our own people.

• Access our training and development to build on your current skills
• Career development through internal mobility opportunities
• Work for a business helping millions of Australians and make a difference to someone’s life everyday
• Access additional leave days a year to recharge and refresh yourself
• Enjoy wonderful Health and Wellbeing initiatives that support you
• Work with supportive and inclusive managers
• Flexible working arrangement – 3 days in office and 2 days WFH

At AIA Australia, we’re proud to help guide, support and protect the wellbeing of over 3.5 million Australians. As part of the AIA Group - the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group – it is our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.  Lots of companies like to say they’re different. What makes us truly different at AIA, is the difference we make in people’s lives. We are proud that this difference has been recognised in the 2024 ANZIIF awards by being named Life Insurance Company of the Year.

AIA is different. Are you?

If you want to be part of an organisation that helps people live better every single day, apply via the link.