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Join to apply for the Group Accounting & Consolidation Lead role at QBE Insurance 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Group Accounting & Consolidation Lead role at QBE Insurance The opportunity An exciting opportunity for a qualified financial accountant to join our Group Accounting and Consolidation Team. You will play a key role in ensuring the achievement of the Groups reporting deadlines and financial reporting requirements, and supporting the broader Group Finance team. Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Location: Sydney Type: Permanent, full time Happy to talk flexible working The opportunity An exciting opportunity for a qualified financial accountant to join our Group Accounting and Consolidation Team. You will play a key role in ensuring the achievement of the Groups reporting deadlines and financial reporting requirements, and supporting the broader Group Finance team. Your new role In this position you will: Demonstrate a good level of technical expertise, focusing on the QBE Group balance sheet and associated results, support stakeholders through identifying and addressing accounting and reporting issues, and offer practical alternatives to address problems and/or provide innovative solutions. Ensure achievement of the Groups reporting deadlines and financial reporting requirements in a compliant, timely manner, whilst ensuring the outputs are of the highest quality Monitor the effectiveness of Group Finance controls, and implement change where required, documenting processes, systems and judgements to the highest levels. Create a real and active partnership with the QBE Divisions, providing ''real time'' support and analysis. Play an active role in the planning, execution and completion of the Groups consolidated financial reporting process and other reporting and analysis requirements. Support the Group Finance team as a whole, including leading, training and coaching other members of the team. The recruitment process will consist of 2-3 interviews, psychometric assessments and background checks. About You To succeed in this role you will possess: Qualified with post qualification experience in a professional services environment (CPA/CA or equivalent experience). Excellent accounting skills, including a good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Corporations Act and ASX listing rules. Proven experience in the preparation of consolidated financial statements. An understanding of financial services industry and general insurance in particular Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities and an ability to work systematically through complex matters You will be an excellent team player with high attention to detail and a willingness and desire to learn. You will possess the ability to work independently and flexibly, using a high degree of initiative to identify and resolve issues. About QBE We can never really predict whats around the corner, but at QBE were asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. Were an international insurer thats building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. And our people will be at the centre of our success. Were proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, were big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. We believe this is our moment what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE lets make it happen! Benefits We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: Hybrid Working a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance Our Thriving at our Best wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice 18 weeks gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums Additional leave and support through QBEs Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners Rewards & Recognition We value our employees experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2024 for medium sized program as voted by graduates Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads) Family First accredited employer since 2021 Apply now APPLY NOW and lets make it happen! Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com Skills: Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Managing performance, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Working Independently Application Close Date: 17/04/2025 11:59 PM How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates. 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