AIA

Financial Accountant

AIA  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

BE THE DIFFERENCE
At AIA we don’t simply believe in being ‘the best’. We believe in better – because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us. Everything we do is driven by our purpose to make a difference by helping people embrace Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. And every one of our people has an important role to play. If you want to make a difference by helping shape a healthier, better-protected Australia, read on.

The opportunity:

AIA currently has an opportunity available for a Financial Accountant to join their team in either Melbourne or Sydney. Within t his roleis responsiblefor performing general accountingand reinsuranceactivities to ensure the integrity, accuracy and completeness of accounting records, and compliance with accepted accounting standards, AIA group reportingpolicyand statutory and regulatory requirements

To do this successfully you will:

  • Prepare accurate and timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations, journals and general ledger adjustments for CMLAS and AIAA, including payroll, prepayments, accruals, intercompany and reinsurance accounts, with all entries supported by appropriate documentation.

  • Perform end‑to‑end reinsurance accounting activities, including journals, reconciliations, confirmations with related parties and ongoing operational support to the Senior Financial Accountant: Reinsurance.

  • Ensure timely investigation and resolution of variances, ad‑hoc queries and stakeholder requests, providing support for management reporting, statutory reporting and audit requirements.

  • Assist with the preparation of financial statement disclosures and respond to internal and external audit queries by providing accurate and well‑maintained workpapers.

  • Maintain compliance with AIA Group Financial Controls Framework, finance policies, governance standards, and ensure policies and procedures are current and effective.

  • Identify, implement and support process improvements, system enhancements and transformation initiatives across finance and reinsurance accounting activities.

  • Build effective working relationships across Finance and business units, demonstrate role model behaviours, and undertake additional responsibilities as directed by the Finance Manager: General Ledger.

Successful applications will demonstrate:

  • Tertiary qualification in AccountingFinance
  • Post-qualificationexperience, preferably withfinancial services experience Life insurance,payrollaccountingand reinsurance experience arean advantage
  • Experience in completing reconciliations
  • SAPand Sun Systemsexperience an advantage
  • Microsoft Access experience an advantage
  • StrongMS Excel skillsandproficiencyin all MS software
  • A demonstrated commitment to excellence and accuracy
  • Excellentpeople and communication skills, (both written and verbal)
  • Strong organisational and planning skills
  • Self-motivated with an ability to work to deadlines

Strongunderstanding of accounting principles

Strong relationship management skills to engage stakeholders and to understand their businessobjectivesand requirements

Strongunderstandingof when to escalate issues or potential risk incidents.

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.

  • Access our training and development to build on your current skills

  • Career development through internal mobility opportunities

  • Work for a business helping millions of Australians and make a difference to someone’s life every day

  • Access additional leave days a year to recharge and refresh yourself

  • Enjoy wonderful Health and Wellbeing initiatives that support you

  • Work with supportive and inclusive managers

  • Flexible working arrangements

At AIA Australia, we’re proud to help guide, support and protect the wellbeing of over 3.5 million Australians. Through life and health insurance, financial wellbeing and our total wellbeing ecosystem that includes AIA Vitality – the world’s leading science-backed wellbeing program – we’ve started a movement to make Australia the healthiest, best protected nation in the world.

AIA is different. Are you?

If you want to be part of an organisation that helps people live better every single day, apply via the link today.

AIA

About AIA

AIA Group Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively “AIA” or the “Group”) comprise the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group. It has a presence in 18 markets – wholly-owned branches and subsidiaries in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR(1), Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (China), Vietnam, Brunei and Macau SAR(2), and a 49 per cent joint venture in India. In addition, AIA has a 24.99 per cent shareholding in China Post Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

The business that is now AIA was first established in Shanghai more than a century ago in 1919. It is a market leader in Asia (ex-Japan) based on life insurance premiums and holds leading positions across the majority of its markets. It had total assets of US$328 billion as of 30 June 2025.

AIA meets the long-term savings and protection needs of individuals by offering a range of products and services including life insurance, accident and health insurance and savings plans. The Group also provides employee benefits, credit life and pension services to corporate clients. Through an extensive network of agents, partners and employees across Asia, AIA serves the holders of more than 43 million individual policies and over 16 million participating members of group insurance schemes.

AIA Group Limited is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the stock codes “1299” for HKD counter and “81299” for RMB counter with American Depositary Receipts (Level 1) traded on the over-the-counter market under the ticker symbol “AAGIY”.

(1) Hong Kong SAR refers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

(2) Macau SAR refers to the Macau Special Administrative Region.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Central, HK
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
aia.com
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