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:

We have two newly created Reconciliation Analyst roles to join our Financial Reporting Team. In this role,  you’ll be responsible for ensuring that the financial information recorded in the subsidiary system ledgers and the Finance general ledger system is complete, accurate and current.  

The Reconciliation Analyst is responsible for completion of daily reconciliations of subsidiary suspense/clearing accounts and bank accounts, monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and for monitoring that outstanding items are being investigated and cleared on a timely basis.

There are great career pathways here into financial reporting. For someone who is part qualified, we’ll support continued study and mentorship.

About the role:

• Both roles will complete daily reconciliations of system suspense accounts and general ledger clearing accounts, including timely identification, monitoring and follow up with internal clients on status of outstanding items

• The second Reconciliation role will also include allocating unmatched items on back statement imports

• Complete monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, reconciling the subsidiary system ledger balance to the Finance general ledger balance, including identification and follow-up of reconciling differences

• Contribute to high quality monthly financial reporting through delivery of accurate daily (and monthly) reconciliation processes for bank and other key balance sheet accounts

• Adherence to AIA New Zealand Limited’s Balance Sheet Reconciliation Framework

• Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with other AIA New Zealand divisions and teams within Finance & Actuarial

• Maintain good relationships with external parties such as ASB Bank; Westpac Bank; and external auditors.

• Adhoc involvement in projects and process improvements including ser acceptance testing and other tasks assigned when required.

About you:

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with speed and a high degree of accuracy

• Time management skills to achieve daily and month end reporting deadlines

• Excellent systems skills and can demonstrate the ability to quickly learn new databases (SAP) and processes

• Excellent data entry – speed and accuracy

• Good understanding of Excel (SAP is advantageous)

• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

• Sound general accounting skills

• Investigative skills to identify and follow-up on outstanding items

• Data entry experience a preference

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!

Applications close on Monday, 13 December 2021.

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