Senior Financial Accountant, Financial Reporting , Sydney/Singapore (18 months FTC)
Pacific Life ReSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Posted December 16, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
At Pacific Life Re, our vision is to bring an innovative and dynamic approach to the marketplace. Our global team, comprising some of the best minds in the industry, is not afraid to disrupt and challenge industry thinking to provide the best life, critical illness, income protection, hospital cash and savings & retirement products and services possible. Working in some of the most complex and fast-moving markets has taught us that knowledge and innovation go hand in hand. We pursue personalised, bespoke solutions for every one of our clients and our commitment to cutting-edge technology reflects our ambition to offer the most sophisticated answers to the most challenging reinsurance questions. Today, we are continuing our rapid growth internationally with offices across Europe, Asia, North America, Australia and a new global HQ in Bermuda. With over 700 employees across the globe, we take pride in our inclusive culture, underpinned by our principles and behaviours, providing an environment where everyone can grow and develop. We are equally proud of the security and freedom we possess from having the backing of our parent company Pacific Life. With a heritage of more than 150 years, Pacific Life provides strength and resilience to our business which enables us to bring our fresh and dynamic approach to the marketplace. To find out about our latest vacancies, please visit the careers section on our website: www.pacificlifere.com
Job Description
Senior Financial Accountant, Financial Reporting role in Sydney or Singapore. Hybrid working arrangement. Prepare and review financial reports, consolidate financial results, and oversee tax-related filings. Mentor junior accounting staff and contribute to process improvement and system integration efforts.
Requirements
- Professional accounting designation (CPA/ACCA or equivalent)
- Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in accounting, financial reporting and analysis
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and technical accounting skills
- Excellent time management skills, with the flexibility and efficiency to collaborate across multiple time zones and global teams
- Strong proficiency in general ledger systems, BI tools, and enterprise finance applications (e.g., SAP AFO, PeopleSoft, Oracle)
- Deep understanding of various accounting frameworks, including IFRS and US GAAP. Experience working in multi-jurisdictional environments is a plus.
Benefits
- 20+5 days of annual leave with option to buy more days
- Fertility leave
- Generous enhanced parental leave
- Group Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)/Income Protection (IP)
- Subsidized gym membership
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Time off for volunteering
- Charitable matching of employee donations