AIA

Assistant Accountant - AIAH and MOS

Melbourne, AU-AIA Australia Full time
BE THE DIFFERENCE

At AIA we don’t simply believe in being ‘the best’. We believe in better – because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us. Everything we do is driven by our purpose to make a difference by helping people embrace Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. And every one of our people has an important role to play. If you want to make a difference by helping shape a healthier, better-protected Australia, read on.

The Opportunities:

This Opportunity will provide support to the Finance function through the investigation and resolution of payment and receipting issues in HAMBS, in collaboration with the Operations team. Contribute to bank reconciliations, accounts payable, commissions and month end processes. Identify and implement process improvements across payments and contributions to enhance accuracy, efficiency and timeliness.

 
To do this successfully you will:

• Ensure daily bank reconciliations are completed accurately in HAMBS, with timely investigation and resolution of reconciling items, including management of cheques, deposits, direct debits and dishonours

• Support core finance operations including accounts payable, commissions processing and month end activities, ensuring suppliers are paid on time and commissions are processed by the 15th of each month

• Drive continuous improvement across payments and contributions, working with NAB, HAMBS, Vitality and internal stakeholders to address internal audit findings and improve controls and efficiency

• Provide finance support across reporting, compliance and planning activities, including weekly sales and claims reporting, BAS preparation, APRA and Annual Report requirements, budgets and cost centre reporting

• Contribute to finance projects and transformation initiatives, provide ad hoc cover for team members during leave, and collaborate closely with Product, Actuarial, Operations and Management teams

Successful applications will demonstrate:

• Demonstrated experience of approximately one to two years working within private health insurance payments and contributions, with exposure to reconciliations, receipting and payment processes

• Sound working knowledge of HAMBS, including an understanding of end to end payment, contribution and reconciliation processes, or the ability to quickly build capability in this system

• Strong attention to detail with basic to intermediate Excel skills, including the ability to use formulas, reconciliations and simple data analysis to support reporting and investigations

• A proactive and organised approach to work, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy in a high volume processing environment

• A genuine interest in building a long term career in finance or accounting, with readiness and commitment to commence or continue further study in accounting or finance


Why choose AIA:

At AIA, we’ve made a promise to help people live healthier, longer, better lives. And it starts with our own people.

  • Access our training and development to build on your current skills
  • Career development through internal mobility opportunities
  • Work for a business helping millions of Australians and make a difference to someone’s life everyday
  • Access additional leave days a year to recharge and refresh yourself
  • Enjoy wonderful Health and Wellbeing initiatives that support you
  • Work with supportive and inclusive managers
  • Flexible working arrangement – 3 days in office and 2 days WFH

At AIA Australia, we’re proud to help guide, support and protect the wellbeing of over 3.5 million Australians. As part of the AIA Group - the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group – it is our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.  Lots of companies like to say they’re different. What makes us truly different at AIA, is the difference we make in people’s lives. We are proud that this difference has been recognised in the 2024 ANZIIF awards by being named Life Insurance Company of the Year.

AIA is different. Are you?

If you want to be part of an organisation that helps people live better every single day, apply via the link.