Senior Accountant

Challenger Limited is an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $128 billion in assets (as at 31 March 2026) . Life with us is fast moving and always exciting. Together we’re driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for a better retirement.   We achieve this goal by providing a work environment where people from diverse backgrounds, with a range of skills and experiences can contribute and succeed. Senior Accountant — Life Insurance and Investments Sydney CBD If you're looking for a Senior Accountant role that goes beyond standard financial control, this is an opportunity to work across complex investment structures, life insurance and ASX reporting. You'll rotate across investment portfolios spanning fixed income, real assets, alternatives and domestic and international equities. You'll also build an understanding of insurance products and how accounting supports an annuity business. Based in our Sydney office, you'll enjoy flexible working (3 days in the office, 2 from home). About the role You'll join a close-knit Life Insurance and Investments Financial Control team, working with colleagues across Group Financial Control, Tax, Business Performance, Risk and Actuarial. The team shares core responsibilities, while you'll take ownership of a portfolio of assigned entities, including some of our more complex structures. End-to-end statutory financial statement preparation is a core part of this role. You'll support monthly and quarterly reporting, prepare half-year statutory accounts, and play a key role in delivering Challenger Life Company's financial statements and disclosures as part of Challenger Limited's ASX reporting. You'll get direct exposure to our front office, working with portfolio managers, seeing how investment decisions translate into the numbers you're reconciling. Alongside this you’ll also be responsible for: Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating movements to ensure a timely month-end close Consolidation entries and resolving issues for assigned groups P&L and Balance Sheet analysis including half-year and year-end reporting that contributes to Challenger Limited's ASX reporting. Working closely with auditors, providing clear evidence for your balances. Reviewing processes to improve efficiency and strengthen controls Providing coaching and practical support to other team members, sharing knowledge and helping maintain a consistent standard of work across the team Liaising with our Tax team on compliance matters Taking ownership of issues raised with the team, investigating root causes and recommending solutions from both systems and technical accounting perspectives What you'll need We're looking for someone who enjoys understanding how a business works, not just processing numbers. You'll be naturally curious, take ownership of your work and enjoy solving problems, improving processes and building strong…