Company: Marsh
Description:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Accounting team at Marsh Mc Lennan.
This role will be based in Melbourne.
This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Marsh Mc Lennan APAC and MEA Controller, the Head of External Reporting is responsible for a wide range of financial and regulatory reporting activities for the region.
This role has responsibility for around 45 legal entities, including Broking, Consulting and Holding companies.
* Ensuring all external/board reporting and regulatory compliance requirements are met for the companies under your control.
* Delivering high quality reporting that is accurate and completed to strict internal and external timeframes.
* Consolidating financial accounts as required and providing internal reporting to corporate Boards.
* Oversight of the financial health of entities, including solvency and liquidity.
* Meeting other Group reporting requirements, including tax compliance and accounting for other corporate activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Delivering high quality financial and regulatory reporting for Pacific Marsh & Mc Lennan covering the businesses of Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman, as well as Holding Companies.
* Leading the Pacific controllership team in accounting for corporate transactions under IFRS, including mergers & acquisitions, restructures, funding initiatives, investments, entity valuations, dividend and tax compliance and accounting.
* Representing the finance function and developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including audit committees and board members.
* Managing the financial statement and regulatory audit process, working closely with external auditors to achieve timely clearance and filing of Annual Reports and Financial Statements and other regulatory returns.
* Leading, motivating and developing the finance teams in a pressured environment, ensuring they have the skills to meet both internal and external reporting deadlines.
* Seeking continuous improvement in processes and controls to ensure accurate reporting of financial information.
* Taking responsibility for External reporting, Annual audit process, Regulatory Operations and Reporting.
* Supporting ad hoc Finance projects, query resolution and investigations/analysis as required.
* Proactively suggesting improvements and developing best practices within Finance to improve cost-effectiveness, efficiency and benefits.
About You
* Accounting qualifications (ACA / CPA or equivalent).
* 15+ years' experience in finance, with 10+ years management responsibilities.
* Financial services industry experience.
* Expert knowledge of IFRS and USGAAP.
* Strong knowledge of AFSL/APRA requirements.
* Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
* Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels, verbally and in writing.
* Working knowledge of Oracle and MS Excel.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well under pressure.
* Excellent leadership skills.
* Experience in external audit roles.
Why Join Our Team
Flexible work arrangements.
Discounted insurances.
Incentive Compensation Plan.
Leading training and development program.
Professional environment where career path really matters.
Great team environment with energetic and supportive colleagues.
About Us
Marsh Mc Lennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman.
With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh Mc Lennan helps build confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.
For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.
Mars Mc Lennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment.
We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Mars Mc Lennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes flexibility of working remotely and collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office.