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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailLocation: Sydney
Type: 12 month fixedterm contract
Hybrid role happy to talk flexible working
The opportunity
We are seeking an Accountant to join the Reinsurance Accounting team. In this role you will support the financial and accounting needs of reinsurance contracts contribute to our business plans and assist the team with our month end deliverables. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the budgeting and forecasting outputs provided by the team and maintaining effective relationships across our finance and stakeholder groups.
Your new role
Key responsibilities include:
Fulfill the financial and accounting requirements of reinsurance contracts and support timely deliverables to internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee the administration of premium and calculation of premium adjustments.
Contribute to the teams business plan to enhance productivity and performance.
Assist in budgeting and forecasting for reinsurance contracts ensuring accuracy and insight.
Ensure all processes are documented accessible and align with our policies and procedures.
Maintain strong relationships with finance and wider stakeholders facilitating efficient and effective collaboration.
Prepare and review journals payments audit outputs supporting adhoc projects as needed.
About you
You are a detailoriented individual with a solid foundation in accounting and finance within the insurance or reinsurance space. You are flexible in taking on diverse tasks possess a problemsolving attitude and appreciate a collaborative work environment.
Essential Experience:
CA/CPA qualified preferably with experience in reinsurance or general insurance.
Preferred Experience:
Familiarity with analytical tools such as PowerBI and/or Alteryx.
Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet software and data reconciliation.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
About QBE
We can never really predict whats around the corner but at QBE were asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.Were an international insurer thats building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the centre of our success. Were proud to work together and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers our environment our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13000 people working across 27 countries were big enough to make a real impact but small enough to provide a friendly workplace where people are downtoearth passionate and kind.
We believe this is our moment what if it was yours too Your career at QBE lets make it happen!
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
Hybrid Working a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Our Thriving at our Best wellbeing program including free holistic wellbeing coaching nutritional confidential counselling financial and legal advice
18 weeks genderequal flexible leave for all new parents including paid super
The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
Additional leave and support through QBEs Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
Discounts on insurance products car hire hotels goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners
Rewards & Recognition
We value our employees experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI workplace inclusion
Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2024 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
Family First accredited employer since 2021
APPLY NOW and lets make it happen!
Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at
Skills:
Communication Complaint Management Critical Thinking Finance Strategy Financial Data Reporting Financial Management Intentional collaboration International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Managing performance Professional Development Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Stakeholder Management Strategic Leadership Team ManagementApplication Close Date: 28/05/2025 11:59 PMHow to Apply:
To submit your application click Apply and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Full-Time