Reporting to the Head of Middle Office Pacific, the Senior Financial Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accounting standards and group accounting policy is complied with for accurate reporting of Az P accounts. The Senior Financial Accountant will:Interpret and apply new accounting standards to AWP accountsCoordinate external audit and prepare financial statementsReview full balance sheet, investigate unknown variances and provide a management summary for both AU & NZ.Key responsibilities include:Ensure local IFRS accounting policy is in line with group policyInterpret and apply new accounting standards to Az P accountsCoordinate external audit and prepare financial statements and NotesDeliver Insurance LOB monthly results, perform the calculations related to provisions and accruals & manage related reporting requirements for both AU & NZ regions.Ensure end of month close delivery for Insurance LOB. Perform sanity check on all Financial KPIsPrepare the annual Financial statements and regulatory reporting and automate where possible. Provide commentary for material balances and variances to prior year.Deliver the financial assurance framework over underwriting agency arrangements including review bordereaux reconciliations, reinsurance settlements and financial control reviews.Analyse new accounting standards and determine appropriate treatment. Document a position paper where accounting treatment is reliant on a significant degree of interpretation.Review balance sheet and ensure no material misstatements. Follow up with balance sheet owner to investigate any variances. Identify and implement further controls where necessary.Manage the delivery of Finance user acceptance testing (UAT) for IT system changes impacting financial information to ensure integrity of financial data.Work within well-defined finance procedures and follow mapped processes.Support Team Leader with other duties as required.What you'd offer in this position:Qualifications & ExperienceCPA or CA qualifiedExperience in interpreting and applying accounting standardsExperience in SAP and Cognos TM1 preferableSkillsAnalytical, with a strong eye for detail and a high level of financial acumen to achieve accurate and timely reporting of group resultsInitiativeEffective time management skills, the capacity to meet deadlines, and the ability to operate efficiently under time constraints in a dynamic environmentAbility to assess best practice and instigate changeProfessional ApproachProven high level of professionalism, maturity and candour in daily work ethicOutstanding communication skills and a collaborative working approach, fostering effective collaboration with finance and business stakeholdersLeadershipWillingness to provide support in leading the Financial Accounting team in the absence of or as requested by the Team leader and Accounting Manager.What we offerOur employees play an integral part in our success as a business. We appreciate that each of our employees are unique and have unique needs and ambitions. We enjoy being a part of their journey. We empower and encourage you with your personal and professional development, ensuring that you take control by offering a large variety of courses and targeted development programs. All that in a global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged. Caring for your health and wellbeing is a key priority for us. This is why we build Work Well programs to provide you with peace of mind and give the flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work-life balance.61152 Finance & Accounting Professional Non-Executive Allianz Partners Full-Time Permanent