Accountant

REASONS TO APPLY

• Hybrid work
• Day shift and fixed weekends off
• Work-life balance
• Empowering work environment and culture
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive, collaborative teams across functions

ABOUT US

Steadfast Group is the largest general insurance broker network and group of underwriting agencies in Australasia, with growing operations in Asia, Europe, and the US.

Based in Bonifacio Global City Taguig, Steadfast Shared Services in the Philippines is expanding its Finance and Technologies teams.

We are proud of our diverse mix of people and skills, coming together across multiple businesses to support our broker network and create next-generation thinking, systems, and technologies that will drive the insurance sector forward. Ours is an exciting, progressive organization where you can build a meaningful professional career alongside some of the brightest people in the insurance industry.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will handle transactional accounting and end-to-end financial reporting preparation:

Financial reporting

• Prepare and process month-end work and other reporting deliverables.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliation and ensure balances are legitimate and properly supported.
• Maintain fixed asset register, prepayments, and monthly journals. Ensure all expenses and revenues are accounted within the reporting period.
• Manage intercompany transactions for all entities assigned.
• Prepare working papers for tax lodgments and regulatory requirements.
• Work and deliver against Service Level Agreement (SLA) deadlines.

Process improvement

• Refine standardized processes for each area of service offered, e.g., trust account/bank reconciliation, month-end accounts, AFSL financial compliance, and budgets.
• Document processes in accordance with standardized documentation requirements.
• Update policy documents, checklists, templates, and procedures to enhance compliance and reduce operational risk.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Degree in Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or Bachelor of Science Management Accounting is required.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant with at least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in audit.
• Proficiency in accounting standards and professional ethics.
• Familiarity with Australian tax laws and regulations or experience with Australian companies will be an advantage.
• Strong written and spoken English communication; advanced skill in reading comprehension and analysis of documents.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment, to meet timelines, objectives, and KPIs.
• Ownership for tasks and activities assigned.
• Well-developed interpersonal and time management skills, e.g., liaising with onshore counterparts and other stakeholders.
• Above average critical, analytical, problem-solving skills.
• Ability to execute processes to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate information delivery.
• Experience with SAP ByDesign will be an advantage.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We offer you exciting benefits to support you in your professional and personal journey:

Flexible work arrangements to help you balance work and personal responsibilities.

Career development opportunities through technical and leadership programs.

Life, disability, and travel insurance, plus access to other discounted insurance options.

A competitive compensation and benefits package.

A vibrant, collegiate, inclusive culture that celebrates you.

We are always on the look-out for great talent, and you just might be who we're looking for.

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