Senior Financial Accountant External Reporting

Senior Financial Accountant External Reporting Join to apply for the Senior Financial Accountant External Reporting role at Allianz Australia SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT, REPORTING – FINANCE – SYDNEY (6-month FTC) At Allianz, we’re proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2025 and a Great Place to Work. As a leading global insurance and asset management brand, we prioritize care for our customers, the planet, and each other. We hire the very best people to further our commitment to caring and securing the future for our customers. We offer an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back to the community, and feel proud to be a part of an organization doing meaningful work that matters while supporting sustainability, mental health, and well‑being. About The Role The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the timely delivery of accurate, complete, and compliant financial reporting processes for Allianz Australia (AAL) and its operations and assist in the coordination of external audits. Deliver the timely delivery of complete and accurate financial reporting (statutory financial statements, regulatory reporting, government agency returns, internal and group reporting), including month/quarter end close processes for Allianz’s operations and subsidiaries, analysing and challenging information to ensure figures are clearly understood and supported. Play a key role in discussions with stakeholders in Finance, the business, and Allianz Group centres, resolving issues and supporting other team members in the close process. Maintain and manage reporting areas or functions such as Allianz Australia, New Zealand Branch, and/or Allianz Life and related corporate entities, underwriting agency results, and reporting to government bodies (e.g., iCare, Insurance for NSW, Statutory returns, Workers Compensation) and group reporting functions under IFRS, Solvency II and other applicable requirements. Identify current and upcoming changes to accounting standards, APRA prudential and reporting standards and actively participate in projects to respond to regulatory and accounting changes. Participate in capital base projections for annual capital planning and calculation processes to ensure accurate capital measures are appropriately estimated. Implement and maintain an appropriate control framework to ensure complete, accurate and timely reporting, proactively improving month‑end processes and controls through risk recognition and mitigation. Review and oversee external and group reporting outputs delivered by Accounting and Reporting Hub. Establish strong working relationships within and outside Finance, acting as a ‘go‑to person’ for areas of responsibility, understanding business strategies and drivers, and supporting the team in developing these networks. Deliver financial reporting processes, including full analysis of figures, preparation of Board and Audit Committee papers, and assist in coordinating and facilitating requests from the external auditor. Assist with ad hoc projects – e.g., implementation of new accounting standards or policies, review of strategic initiatives proposals, acquisitions/divestments. Support the annual planning process for Allianz’s subsidiaries and collaborate with stakeholders to understand strategies and business drivers. Please note this is a 6‑month Fixed Term Contract opportunity. About You Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline with relevant accreditations such as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Experience in insurance or financial services in a financial accounting, statutory or regulatory reporting role. Experience with SAP, Table Manager 1 (TM1), CDM reporting, APRA D2A, APRA Connect, and strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, to build and maintain strong business relationships in a team‑based environment. Strong time‑management and organisation skills, with the ability to multi‑task and prioritise work. A positive, proactive, and resilient attitude to embrace change and innovation. Proven analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret and challenge data and results. A passion for leveraging emerging technologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Benefits And Perks Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open‑minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day. Flexible Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy flexible and remote work options and workplace adjustments, with support for your work/life balance. Career Development: Access mentoring, development, and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including over 10,000 learning resources. Financial and Well‑being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Programme. For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site. About Allianz Group Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams, and challenges is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, grow, and shape a better future for our customers and the world. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, nurturing a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion, and trust. We welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. Adjustments and Support If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to for a confidential conversation. Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. #J-18808-Ljbffr