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Do you believe in finding a career where you can truly make a difference and shape a better future?

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

It's finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live. Encompassing our ambition of helping a billion people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030. And to get there, we need ambitious people who believe in playing an important part in shaping that future. People seeking unmatched career and personal growth opportunities, driven to work with, and learn from some of the most inspiring and supportive leaders in the business.

Sound like you? Then read on.

The opportunity:

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading our financial reporting function. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Reporting, this position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your technical expertise, leadership skills, and passion for driving process improvements. If you’re ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in a supportive and collaborative environment, this is the perfect next step in your career.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Financial Reporting team to meet objectives and deadlines

• Leading month-end close activities, including preparing and reviewing journals, analysing transactions and providing commentary, reviewing reconciliations, and performing internal controls

• Preparing and reviewing statutory financial reports, including financial statements, climate statements, RBNZ returns, and more

• Collaborating with internal and external auditors

• Monitoring accounting policies and providing timely technical advice

• Managing risk arising from business and process changes and driving automation and efficiency improvements

• Building strong relationships across the business and with AIA Group counterparts. 

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• 5+ years in a similar accounting role, preferably within financial services, with SAP GL exposure

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, regulatory requirements, and accounting policies

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and influence stakeholders at all levels

• An analytical mindset with a track record of implementing process improvements

• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Associate Chartered Accountant / Chartered Accountant qualification (or equivalent) with a tertiary degree in accounting or finance. 

Why choose AIA?

At AIA, we believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better'.  We do this by offering:

• Opportunities to grow within the business through internal mobility

• Competitive employee benefits that include insurances, an Employee Share Purchase Scheme and an extra day of leave each quarter to recharge

• Membership to AIA Vitality, our science-backed health and wellbeing programme that provides the guidance, tools, and rewards to get more out of life and start thriving. AIA Vitality partners include Airpoints™, Woolworths, MoleMap, endota, Les Mills, Samsung, Garmin and many more!

• A supportive and inclusive workplace

• Flexible working arrangements.

Applications close 9am Friday 13th December, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, so don’t delay, apply today!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Recruitment Agencies: Our Talent team does not require any recruitment agency support.

Interested Candidates: Apply using the ‘Apply’ button. No emailed applications accepted. For general enquiries only, contact:

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