Are you ready to Chase the Sun and elevate your career? At Suncorp our purpose is building futures and protecting what matters. Right now, we are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive accountant to support the effective foundations of financial control across Suncorp New Zealand. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring day-to-day financial transactions are accurately reflected in both financial and regulatory reporting, while helping to embed a robust Balance Sheet control environment.
Working collaboratively across the CFO team, you’ll contribute to strong governance, continuous improvement, and high-quality financial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support account owners’ and finance team members’ reconciliations.
- Perform analytical reviews to support balance sheet substantiation.
- Report on reconciliation status, outstanding items, and resolution plans.
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement.
About You
You are a collaborative finance professional with strong attention to detail and a passion for financial control. You enjoy working in a team environment, take ownership of your work, and are comfortable working across systems, processes, and stakeholders.
You’ll bring:
- A business-related degree and CA/CPA (or equivalent) qualification — or relevant practical experience (mandatory).
- At least 1 year of post-qualification experience, gained within the financial services industry (desirable)
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles, audit processes, and general ledger systems.
- Strong Excel skills and the ability to interpret accounting standards and relevant legislation.
- A continuous improvement mindset and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
What You’ll Get in Return
- Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus
- Flexible leave of up to 4 days per year in addition to annual leave
- Free life, salary continuance and trauma insurance cover
- Various discounts through our partner retailers and insurance products
- $250 annually towards wellness activities
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Positive, inclusive team environment where we welcome individuality and celebrate diversity
- Flexible work arrangements embracing a healthy work/life balance
About Us
We’re proud to be a part of the Suncorp Group family alongside some of Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted names in insurance – working together to bring about faster, simpler and better outcomes for our customers and corporate partners. Our commitment to strong, supportive partnerships extends to our people as well, and the opportunities and support we provide to help you thrive in your career with us. And with a shared customer-obsession and the digital capabilities to make a genuine difference, you’ll see the meaningful impact you can make for our customers and communities, while watching your own career shine too.
At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.
If you require more information or any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact ana.jarrens@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.
Join Suncorp and Chase the Sun with us.
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