Accounting Analyst

Posted:
12/18/2025, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia ⋅ Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Accounting

You desire impactful work.
 

You’re RGA ready

RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

Overview of the Role:

The role of the Accounting Analyst is to support the Senior Financial Accountants with month end and quarter end close procedures, year-end procedures and related audit/regulatory reporting and all other aspects of financial reporting for the RGA Australian and NZ business and entities (ANZ business).

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

Financial Reporting

  • Completion of month end, quarter end and year end financial accounting close procedures for ANZ operations.

  • Preparation of month end account reconciliations / reports.

  • Review and comment on variance analysis for monthly financial reporting.

  • Maintenance of the fixed asset register, calculation and processing of depreciation and completion of reconciliations to the balance sheet.

  • Preparation of journal, accruals and bank reconciliations

  • Assist in the completion of BAS and NZ GST returns

  • Completion of quarterly and annual ABS surveys

  • Support the Senior Financial Accountants as required with the budgeting and forecasting process and production of the annual Expense Study report for Life Reinsurance business.

Treasury and Accounts Payable

  • Monitor and maintain the cashflow and anticipate cash flow requirements

  • Liaison and co-ordination of the accounts payable function with the regional processing centre based in Hong Kong (HK AP).

Requirements:

  • The person will need to have a degree in either Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field and is completing a professional accounting qualification (CPA or CA).

  • At least 1 year of relevant working experience.

  • Well organised and can organise around deadlines or competing priorities

  • A highly motivated individual who has a pro-active work approach and be able to effectively prioritise and make things happen. ‘Can do’ attitude.

  • The person will be able to work harmoniously within the team environment and be able to communicate with a wide range of audiences.

  • A clear communicator, with good presentation and PC skills

  • Advanced Excel skills

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Well organised and can organise around deadlines or competing priorities

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What you can expect from RGA:

  • Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.

  • Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.

  • Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

Reinsurance Group of America

Website: https://www.rgare.com/

Headquarter Location: Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1973

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Financial Services ⋅ Health Insurance ⋅ Insurance ⋅ Life Insurance ⋅ Service Industry