Senior Finance Analyst, Sydney/Singapore

Senior Finance Analyst, Sydney/Singapore (9 months FTC) page is loaded## Senior Finance Analyst, Sydney/Singapore (9 months FTC)locations: Sydney, Australia: Singapore, Singaporetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R15951## **Job Title**Senior Finance Analyst, Sydney/Singapore (9 months FTC)****Job Description******Background****This role can be based either in Sydney or Singapore.**The purpose of this role is to assist the Manager in the day-to-day operation of the Company. This includes supporting the Financial Management Team by managing the accounts payable process and assisting with monthly and quarterly closing of accounts.The individual will collaborate internally across onshore and offshore teams and externally with key vendors to ensure accounts payable processes are managed effectively.**Duties****Account Payable Management*** Processing of weekly payments to meet invoice terms including reinsurance client payments, staff reimbursements and intercompany transactions* Vendor system maintenance (PeopleSoft) and supplier relationship management* Management and resolution of general Accounts Payable queries, including organisation and management of central inbox.* Liaising with banking partner (ANZ) and maintaining banking system* Preparation and processing of internal bank transfers and reinsurance payments* Corporate credit card expense and accounts management* Maintenance of internal controls surrounding payments and receipts**Monthly/Quarterly closing and Reporting*** Management of operating expense to support decision making* Preparation and posting of quarter end expense and accrual journals* Preparing Australia Payment Times Reporting for regulatory and Board reporting* Preparing monthly bank reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of reported balances.**General*** Ensure conformance and compliance with the internal policies and guidelines, and the regulatory requirements and regulations. Monitor and ensure timely identification and flag the new compliance requirements to manager.* Provide support to the wider finance team and business by managing and participating in ad-hoc tasks and projects as and when required* Manage and maintain efficient processes to support systematic and organised audit trails* Drive continuous improvement initiatives**Qualifications & Experience*****Essential Experience**** Degree in business or accounting* Proficiency in Excel* Excellent communication skills* Ability to think analytically and strong problem-solving ability***Desirable Experience**** PeopleSoft experience* Online banking experience* General accounting knowledge including Accounts Payable, reconciliation skills and experience with journals**Working For Pacific Life Re**Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes.Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities.**Benefits****Leave*** 20+5 days of annual leave with option to buy more days* Fertility leave* Generous enhanced parental leaveHealthcare* The Company’s Group Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)/Income Protection (IP) provides you with a continued salary, through monthly Benefit payments, in order to protect your standard of living should you be unable to work due to long term illness, injury or partial/total disabilityWellness* Subsidized gym membership* Access to Employee Assistance Program* Time off for volunteering* Charitable matching of employee donationsAs part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible.**Pacific Life Re Values**At Pacific Life Re, our vision is to bring an innovative and dynamic approach to the marketplace. Our global team is not afraid to disrupt and challenge industry thinking to provide the best life and health reinsurance services possible. Working in some of the most complex and fast-moving markets has taught us that knowledge and innovation go hand in hand. Today, we are continuing our rapid growth internationally with offices across Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, and Bermuda. With over 1000 employees across the globe, we take pride in our inclusive culture, underpinned by our values and behaviours, providing an environment where everyone can grow and develop.#J-18808-Ljbffr