Finance Manager – Maternity Leave Contract recruitment
Principal Global Investors is a diversified asset management organization and a member of the Principal Financial Group. PGI’s investment capabilities encompass an extensive range of investments as well as specialized overlay and advisory services. The company utilizes a multi-boutique strategy enabling it to provide an expanded range of diverse investment capabilities through its network of specialized affiliates.
We currently have an opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our Sydney office for a 12 month maternity leave contract reporting to the Finance Director for Asia Pacific.
The role incorporates the ongoing responsibility for monthly financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting (domestically and to the US Parent), all controls and systems, the statutory accounting process of its entities, refinement of the financial accounting infrastructure and processes for the business, regulatory monitoring, expense management and is the main liaison for any Finance related queries and issues. The role also assists in the financial aspects of the Principal Funds and insurance for the corporate side of Principal Global Investors. Also, the role ensures that the accounting and reporting processes are conducted in a timely and accurate manner while ensuring all procedures and internal controls are adhered to and enhanced, if necessary.
To succeed in this role you will have:
• Degree and be either CA or CPA qualified;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience working with senior management, preferably within financial services
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and accounting/reporting software.
• Creative and able to adapt in a continuous improvement environment
• Meticulous, independent, responsible and able to multi-task in dynamic environment
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