Hybrid Financial and Regulatory Reporting Manager

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About the role

  • Financial and Regulatory Reporting Manager at Ansvar Insurance in Melbourne, overseeing financial reporting and leading a finance team to ensure compliance and process improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial reporting cycles, including balance sheet reporting, IFRS 17, statutory financial statements and Board reporting.
  • Manage Ansvar's regulatory reporting obligations, including quarterly APRA returns (D2A, Connect), Group consolidation packs, ABS returns and annual APRA submissions.
  • Own the external audit relationship and day-to-day management of the year-end audit process, including preparation of technical accounting papers.
  • Oversee the general ledger control environment, reconciliation processes and enterprise resource planning system administration.
  • Manage tax compliance across income tax, GST, FBT, state levies and non-resident withholding obligations, working closely with external advisors.
  • Oversee investment and treasury management, including the relationship with Ansvar's Investment Manager, investment compliance and cash flow forecasting.
  • Lead the line 1 risk function for Finance, including controls testing, risk profile management, policy ownership and Risk Appetite Statement reporting.
  • Drive finance transformation and process improvement initiatives, including future technology implementations and cross-functional projects.
  • Build and develop a high-performing Financial Control team through coaching, mentoring and a strong focus on culture and professional development.

Requirements

  • A CA or CPA qualification with a strong commercial accounting background and at least 10 years' experience in progressively senior finance roles.
  • At least three years' experience working in the general insurance industry, with a solid understanding of commercial insurance principles, reinsurance and regulatory frameworks, including APRA.
  • Demonstrated experience leading financial and regulatory reporting cycles, including statutory accounts and external audit management.
  • Experience dealing with regulators, external auditors, rating agencies and investment management service providers.
  • Strong leadership capability with a track record of building, coaching and developing high-performing finance teams.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, pivot tables and financial modelling, alongside strong proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite and finance systems.
  • Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
  • A proactive, improvement-oriented mindset.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary - let's discuss it
  • Flexible, Hybrid working in modern CBD offices
  • Generous industry performance bonuses
  • Generous annual leave plus birthday, well-being, paid parental, volunteering & more
  • Tailored professional development programs
  • Recognised as the Best Australian Workplace for Fathers (2025)
  • Good Company Award Winner (2025)

Job title

Financial and Regulatory Reporting Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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