Who we areWe are a leading global insurance organisation with operations in approximately 70 countries and jurisdictions. AIG member companies provide.....
Who we are
We are a leading global insurance organisation with operations in approximately 70 countries and jurisdictions. AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions and other financial services. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets, manage risks and provide for retirement security.
What unites us across all of these offerings is our commitment to helping individuals, businesses and communities prepare for and respond to times of uncertainty.
We’re also committed to making a positive difference for our people and in the communities where we work and live. It’s why we seek to offer what matters to our ever-diversifying team - like flexible and creative work environments, professional growth opportunities and forums to advocate for one another and incite change. We encourage employees to give back to the causes they care most about, supporting these efforts through our Volunteer Time Off program.
Get to know the business
AIG Australia is a leading provider of insurance products and services for commercial and personal insurance customers. It includes one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. AIG’s General Insurance offers a broad range of products to customers through a diversified, multichannel distribution network. Operating in Australia for more than 60 years, AIG has established a reputation as a leading insurer and ally to our multinational, corporate and SME clients.
About the role
Our finance professionals play an essential role in maintaining a healthy balance sheet at AIG. They deliver significant finance support for the overall enterprise, optimizing operations, funding and capital structure to honour our commitments to our stakeholders. They inform the decisions of AIG executives and comply with regulatory requirements, maintaining financial discipline, transparency, and controls, while providing timely and meaningful information.
Within the Finance team, the Controllership group manages the financial close process on both a USGAAP and IFRS basis. The team is responsible for internal and external financial reporting and audits including quarterly submissions to our regulators and various governing bodies.
Reporting to the Financial Controller Australia, we are looking to hire a core team member supporting the Controllership team responsible for internal and external financial reporting.
This position is located in Melbourne
What you need to know
Key accountabilities will include but not limited to:
• Ownership and oversight of meeting monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles to corporate and regulators.
• Lead the annual audit and statutory accounts process.
• Support preparation of annual audited financials and notes disclosures. Prepare specific sections of the audited notes disclosures.
• Support the quarterly USGAAP close.
• Review Balance Sheet reconciliations in the Blackline system
• Maintain a robust internal control framework to deliver accurate and error free reporting, ensuring finance policies and standards are complied with including, SOX and future processes, risks and controls that impact the reliability of financial statements.
• Managing expense reporting process.
• Support finance projects and strategic change initiatives.
• Assist tax teams as needed on annual tax filings, transfer pricing, BAS, FBT, NA Tax, ESL.
• Partner and engage with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders including outsourced partners, regulators, audit, tax etc.
What we’re looking for:
• Degree in Accounting and or Finance and Qualified CA, ACA, CPA or equivalent
• Proven experience with relevant work experience in the insurance industry.
• Audit background highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of insurance accounting specifically in AASB 1023, IFRS 4/IFRS 17, with exposure or knowledge of USGAAP reporting an advantage
• Problem solving, skilled at performance metrics, financial analysis and financial reports that guide decisions and drive business performance
• Excellent leadership and communication skills and ability to engage people, with sound commercial judgment and strong Business Acumen
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
It has been and will continue to be the policy of American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.
Application Process
To apply for this role please click the following link to our careers page - https://aig.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/aig
