Assistant Product Accountant (Contract)

Accurate financial reporting, effective reconciliations and strong financial controls are at the heart of this role. As part of the Finance team, the Product Accountant Assistant will support the financial accounting and reporting of investment products, with a focus on ledger maintenance, reconciliations and stakeholder engagement.

What you will do

• Analyse financial information, identify trends and report on variances

• Maintain financial controls and investigate reconciling items

• Drive corrective actions and support improvements to accounting processes

• Monitor internal controls, governance and compliance requirements

• Assist with external audit processes and related deliverables

• Prepare management reports on financial performance, controls and processes

• Engage with business stakeholders on financial results and expense trends

• Provide financial assistance to segment finance teams, actuaries and auditors

• Participate in projects and contribute to process improvements

• Relevant financial education and experience

• Strong analytical and interpretation skills

• Strong Excel skills

• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills

• Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels

• Action-oriented, decisive and able to work at pace and under pressure

• Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills

• Innovative and strategic thinking ability

• Good application of business principles

• Strong attention to detail

Interested in building on your accounting experience within an investment product environment? Submit your CV to be considered for this opportunity.