At AIA, our promise is to help people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by encouraging them to make positive lifestyle changes one step at a time. Our firm belief is that by following our Operating Philosophy of doing the right thing, in the right way with the right people, the results will come. AIA Insurance for Life, Health and Wellbeing.

The opportunity:

Due to internal promotion, we’re looking for an Assistant Accountant who is keen to join a busy and fast-paced role that will provide you support and mentorship with career progression. This is an important role in the Financial Reporting team, and you’ll support the month-end with quarterly and year-end reporting processes by ensuring financial information is prepared timely and has a high level of accuracy.

About the role:

• Support compliance with AIA Group and local reporting requirements

• Prepare assigned month-end / quarter-end journals and reports

• Assist with preparing balance sheet reconciliation support

• Deliver timely and accurate financial information for regular management & expense reporting, analysis, monitoring and control as required.

• Assist in preparation of annual statutory financial statements and other ad hoc reporting outputs as required

• Assist with preparation of regulatory and statistical returns as required

• Assist Financial Reporting Manager and Finance team with year-end external audit, and internal audits.

About you:

• You’ll ideally have started your CA qualifications

• Have 3+ years of prior experience in an accounting role within a large corporate with high volume transactions

• Intermediate to advance Excel skills

• Exposure to SAP is valuable

• Team focus, flexible ‘can do’ attitude, ability to meet deadlines. And most importantly, a team player and able to work within team and across departments in a professional manner

Why choose AIA:

At AIA, we’ve made a promise to help people live healthier, longer, better lives. And it starts with our own people.

• We invest in training and development to build on your current skills

• Career development through internal mobility opportunities

• Work for a business helping make positive health and wellbeing changes to the lives of New Zealanders

• Access additional leave days to recharge and refresh yourself

• Enjoy wonderful Health and Wellbeing initiatives that support you

• Work with supportive and inclusive managers

• Flexible working arrangements

What’s next?

If you’re passionate about making a difference – then click the ‘Apply Now’ Button!

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