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About the Role

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the Financial Reporting team and enabling high-quality financial outcomes across the business. You will work closely with a range of stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting, strengthen governance, and contribute to projects that support Zurich’s ongoing transformation. This is an opportunity to shape how financial information is delivered and used, while contributing to improvements in processes, systems, and reporting. You will help ensure financial integrity while supporting innovation across the finance function.

Responsibilities

Deliver accurate and timely month-end reporting, including journals, reconciliations, and financial checks
Contribute to internal and external reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Support finance projects, including system enhancements and initiatives that improve reporting capabilities
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across finance and the wider business to support effective service delivery
Assist with audit processes and respond to auditor queries in a timely and professional manner
Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen financial controls across the business

Requirements

Completed CA/CPA qualification or equivalent
Experience in financial accounting or reporting, ideally within financial services
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
Experience with SAP or similar general ledger systems
Sound analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present financial information clearly
Understanding of financial controls, governance, and regulatory requirements
Enjoy working in a collaborative environment and take pride in delivering high-quality work
Curious, detail-oriented, and confident working with stakeholders to solve problems and improve outcomes

Skills

Financial accounting
Financial reporting
Excel
SAP
Analytical skills
Financial controls
Governance
Regulatory requirements

Location

Australia

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

CA/CPA qualification or equivalent

Benefits

5 weeks of annual leave for permanent staff
15 days of personal/carer’s leave
Family Care (parental leave)
Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year
AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for work-from-home setup
Award-winning training programs
Global mobility opportunities
Volunteer opportunities
State-of-the-art Green Star rated offices
Tree planted for every new employee

About the Company

Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’
Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ for 2025
Leader in the insurance industry
Values-driven global organisation experiencing real growth and transformation
Committed to making a tangible difference and taking continuous steps towards a sustainable future
Vision of becoming Australia's leading digital insurer

Equal Opportunity

Zurich is an equal opportunity employer.
Committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates.
If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.