Your new company Join a well-established financial services organisation with a strong governance and compliance framework. As part of a collaborative finance function, you will play a key role in supporting a critical annual external audit process, working closely with stakeholders across finance, operations, claims and premium administration teams. This is a six-month fixed-term opportunity based in Sydney with flexible working arrangements and an immediate start available.
Your new role
- Act as the primary point of coordination between external auditors and internal business stakeholders during the annual audit process.
- Manage and track audit sample requests across premium and claims transactions, ensuring documentation is gathered accurately and within agreed deadlines.
- Liaise with Finance, Claims, Customer Service and other operational teams to obtain supporting information and resolve outstanding audit requests.
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and provide supporting evidence for audit testing.
- Investigate exceptions, unusual transactions and reconciling items, following through until satisfactory resolution is achieved.
- Maintain audit trackers and provide regular status updates on outstanding requests and key deliverables.
- Escalate delays, risks or roadblocks where required to support successful audit completion.
- Provide administrative support for governance and board-related activities throughout the audit cycle.
- Support post-audit reviews and contribute to process improvements that enhance future audit readiness.
What you'll need to succeed
- CA/CPA qualification or equivalent.
- Approximately 3-4 years' experience within financial accounting, financial reporting, audit or a related discipline.
- Experience preparing financial statements and supporting external audit engagements.
- Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, controls and audit requirements.
- Exposure to financial services, insurance or other regulated industries will be highly regarded.
- Confidence working directly with auditors and managing relationships with stakeholders across multiple business functions.
- Ability to influence and obtain information from teams where competing priorities or resistance may exist.
- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced Excel and document management capabilities.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Resilient, proactive and committed to achieving outcomes, with a strong attention to detail and follow-through.
What you'll get in return
- Six-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start.
- Up to $520 per day plus super, depending on experience.
- Flexible working arrangements within a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Exposure to a significant annual audit program within a respected financial services organisation.
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced finance leaders, auditors and key business stakeholders.
- A role well suited to qualified accountants seeking contract experience, including professionals travelling or relocating to Australia.
- Potential pathway to future opportunities within the organisation, subject to business requirements and performance
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