Your new company
Leading insurance business which is part of an international group. They are a trusted and ethical specialist insurer in core sectors to help build safer communities and promote well being.
Your new role
Reporting into the Financial Controller the key focus areas of this important role are
- Work with the Finance Team to create and lead the implementation of new processes to meet the companies IFRS 17 reporting requirements
- Consider the technical requirements of IFRS 17 and ensure project streams and activities appropriately address the company needs
- Liaise with external auditors, actuaries, consultants and the Group to achieve project and reporting milestones
- Lead, coach and support reporting functions to effectively carry out their roles
- Communicate the implementation of IFRS 17 to all reporting functions
- Facilitate training to the Board and Departments across the company to ensure that IFRS 17 requirements and resulting financial information are clearly understood
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong understanding of IFRS 17 reporting requirements (essential)
- Open to Big 4/2nd tier or commerce and industry background
- A modern and progressive approach to business practices will be required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to establish rapport and negotiate with key internal and external stakeholders
- Proven track record of meeting KPIs/business goals and targets
- Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, possessing strong numerical reasoning
- Display sound judgment and the ability to solve problems
- Strong business acumen combined with technical accounting skills
- Excellent report writing skills
- CPA/CA qualified
What you'll get in return
- 18 month contract to permanent role
- Flexible working (2 or 3 days per week from home)
- Good finance team
- Established business with great people and culture
- Opportunity to drive change and process improvement
- Opportunity to work and engage the business (100 staff)
- Involvement with significant implementation
- Clear career path for growth business (part of a large international group)
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Cameron.joyce@hays.com.au.
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