Senior Accountant
Zurich Insurance
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Australia
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About the role
- Drive the monthly close process by finalising actuals, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and completing accurate working papers for all designated entities
- Maintain the integrity of financial information by ensuring compliance with Zurich’s accounting policies, preparing journals, and performing required checks and reconciliations during month‑end
- Participate in quarterly and annual group, regulatory, and statutory reporting processes
- Build strong, collaborative relationships across finance and non‑finance teams to support effective service delivery and resolve issues promptly
- Coordinate timely and accurate responses to auditor requests and contribute to a smooth audit process
Requirements
- Advanced Excel skills (or higher)
- Experience in statutory and regulatory accounting
- SAP general ledger experience
- Strong analytical capability with attention to detail
- Project management experience and the ability to manage competing priorities
Benefits
- 5 weeks leave per year for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative
- 15 days personal/carer’s leave as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing
- Access to Family Care (parental leave)
- Hybrid working arrangement - office 3 days and WFH 2 days p/w standard for FT employees
- Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier along with receiving a AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year
- AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your WFH set up
- Various employer of choice awards/memberships – WGEA; Family Inclusive workplace; Gold AWEI employer, Pride in diversity
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
advanced Excelstatutory accountingregulatory accountingSAPfinancial reconciliationjournal preparationauditingfinancial reportinganalytical skillsproject management
Soft Skills
collaborative relationshipsattention to detailissue resolutionservice deliverytime management