Corporate Accountant

Company description:

IAG is not only the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand, underwriting over $AUD13 billion of premium per annum, we're also a tech and research facility, a hub for climate change experts and a centre of resilience design. We chat over coffee with customers, advocate for them in the corridors of Parliament and back them up in the community when life's moments hit hardest.

Job description:

At IAG, we're ready for you. We're the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping everyday Aussies and New Zealanders, supporting their ambitions and making insurance accessible.

Bring your accounting expertise to a role where every month brings a new opportunity to learn, improve and make an impact. As a Corporate Accountant, you'll play a key role in delivering high quality financial and regulatory reporting while supporting important projects across Corporate Finance. You'll work with various stakeholders and help turn complex financial information into trusted insights. If you enjoy combining technical accounting knowledge with continuous improvement and problem solving, this is an opportunity to build your experience in a collaborative and fast paced environment.

This is a 14-month fixed-term full-time role based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland).

Ngā Mahi Hei Whakatutuki Māu | What You'll Do

• Prepare monthly, half year and annual financial reporting for group entities, ensuring accuracy, quality and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Support month end close activities, including journal preparation, reconciliations, cash flow reporting and financial commentary.
• Assist with external audits by preparing workpapers, reconciling data and providing information to auditors
• Contribute to board, group and regulatory reporting, helping deliver meaningful insights to key stakeholders
• Support projects focused on process improvement, systems enhancements and financial reporting automation
• Partner with finance and business teams to provide technical accounting support and contribute to informed decision making.

Ōu Pūkenga me ōu Wheako | What You'll Bring

• CA, CPA or progress towards completion, with strong technical accounting foundations.
• Experience in financial services, insurance, banking or a Big Four accounting environment.
• Demonstrated experience in NZ IFRS, statutory reporting and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and deliver practical recommendations
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence preparing reports and engaging with a broad stakeholder group.
• Experience using Excel and other reporting tools, with an interest in automation, process improvement or AI solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, a collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering high quality outcomes

Tā Mātau ki a Koutou| What We Offer

• Boosted KiwiSaver with 4.5% employer contribution and life insurance as standard.
• 20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave (extra leave for what's important to you).
• Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex.
• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, the award-winning IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities.
  *employment type eligibility criteria apply

Applications close: Sunday 20 September 2026 9:59PM NZST

Tā Mātau Ratonga Tautoko | Adjustments & Support

If you require any support or adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to [email protected] for a confidential conversation.

He pitopito kōrero anō mō mātau | More About Us

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That's not just words. It's our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. We acknowledge Tāngata Whenua in Aotearoa and are committed to growing Māori prosperity and wellbeing in Aotearoa through He Rautaki Māori (IAG's Māori Strategy). We celebrate unique viewpoints shaped by life experiences, cultures and passions. And expand careers, genuinely connect with community, lead with a powerful purpose and celebrate what makes you individual.