Assistant Financial Accountant

at  nib NZ

Let’s talk about who we are
nib Travel proudly provides financial protection and assurance to travellers wherever they are in the world. Our purpose is to ensure better health and wellbeing for every travel adventure, not only when planning the trip but while overseas, with cover available for emergency medical expenses, overseas access to our high standard of emergency assistance 24 hours a day, and on your safe return home.
We’re looking for people who share this passion and want to be a part of a team that has the appetite and ambition to be extraordinary. We’re looking for people who share this passion and want to be a part of a team that has the appetite and ambition to be extraordinary. Extraordinary comes in different perspectives and experiences. We’re committed to an environment where everyone has the autonomy and freedom to be their authentic selves, every day.
Let’s talk about diversity, equity and inclusion
We embrace a flexible working environment and welcome candidates that reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for open roles.
nib Group is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and employment experience. If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our online application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please contact us at nibemployment @ nib.com.au.
Let’s talk about this role
As the Assistant Financial Accountant, you will be responsible to prepare and maintain transactional data and reports under the direction of the Financial Accounting Team Leader, to ensure the accuracy of nib’s financial results and minimise risk to nib.

Duties will include:

• Load Bank statements and match data daily and perform related reconciliations including receipts
• Process Bank payment transactions, ensuring appropriate approval, and perform related journal postings
• Complete bank reconciliations in a high-volume and multi-currency processing environment
• Complete Quarterly and Monthly balance sheet reconciliations for designated entities and accounts
• Intercompany transactions analysis and reconciliations as delegated
• Process month end and other journals as delegated, including appropriate supporting documentation

Let’s talk about you
To be successful in this role you will have 3+ years of experience in a commercial environment, ideally in the insurance industry, along with 2 years of banking reconciliation experience.
You have experience collaborating with the business and taking initiative to follow up on outstanding tasks.

Furthermore, we’re looking for:

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel capability and ideally experience with Finance One
• Ability to meet reporting deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
• Strong attention to detail
• Membership of a Professional Accounting Body (desired)

At nib, we recognise that some people may only apply when their education, skills and/or experiences are identical to what an employer is looking for in a candidate. We’re always on the lookout for curious individuals who will add to the culture at nib Group – so if this role resonates with you, please apply!
Let’s talk about working at nib
Our hybrid working model provides our employees with the flexibility to work from one of our office Hubs and from home based on what works best for them and their team. We make a commitment to come together with purpose and are excited to share moments that matter with one another. Our Hubs are purpose built to support focused work, connection, and collaboration with peers. We offer a new starter benefit to help set up a functional home workspace. At nib, we’re committed to creating a flexible working environment where you’re free to be you.

Other benefits to support you at work (and play) include:

• Generous discounts on nib health and travel insurance products including 50% discount on employee health insurance
• The opportunity to give back to the community with nibGive, including paid leave for volunteering for our nib foundation and community partners
• Support your better health – whatever that looks for you - through our nib Well Program and corporate fitness discounts
• Access to our employee share plans, short-term incentive program and life and salary continuance insurance benefits
• Benefits to support our diverse workforce with 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents regardless of carer status, 5 days paid cultural leave for First Nations peoples and 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave for trans, gender diverse and intersex employees

The fine print
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and bankruptcy check) prior to commencement of employment.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work

• Load Bank statements and match data daily and perform related reconciliations including receipts
• Process Bank payment transactions, ensuring appropriate approval, and perform related journal postings
• Complete bank reconciliations in a high-volume and multi-currency processing environment
• Complete Quarterly and Monthly balance sheet reconciliations for designated entities and accounts
• Intercompany transactions analysis and reconciliations as delegated
• Process month end and other journals as delegated, including appropriate supporting documentatio