SimpliFi is an Allianz Global Program designed to deliver a Common Finance Core that will harmonize accounting and reporting processes across Allianz entities and become the "single source of truth" for Finance. The Program has 4 core components which will be delivered to all entities; 1) Finance ERP (S4 / HANA), 2) Data Pool, 3) Reporting Architecture, 4) Chart of Accounts and Master Data (CMC).
Allianz Australia will participate in Wave 3 of the Global SimpliFi Program which commenced in late 2024 and will "Go-Live" on 1 January 2027.
About the role
- Contribute finance knowledge and expertise, specifically on Allianz Australia Limited (AAL) management, statutory, and regulatory reporting processes to the project.
- Work creatively with tribe leads, local and group project team members and finance SME's to deliver project scope and optimal outcomes for Allianz Australia Limited Finance.
- Assist project team members in understanding Allianz Australia Limited Finance Processes and impacts of embedding SimpliFi Finance Architecture in Allianz Australia Limited.
- Assist in identifying gaps in the SimpliFi Reporting Solutions and development of solutions to mitigate impacts on Allianz Australia Limited Finance processes.
- Collaboratively assist in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with experts in the Allianz Australia Limited Finance squads.
- Assist project Business Analysts (BAs) and Process Analysts with development of documentation of Allianz Australia Limited SimpliFi reporting processes.
- Represent Finance on SimpliFi Project Working Groups covering Reporting Tribe and cross Tribe issues.
- Manage risk within the Reporting Tribe And their area of influence by identifying and logging delivered and delivery risks for the projects as they are identified.
About you
Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualifications.Demonstrated experience in a similar role within the insurance industry is essential.Experience working in finance controlling and / or reporting teams with hands on experience in SAP General Ledger.Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes, statutory and regulatory reporting (APRA) requirements.Very strong ability to work collaboratively with other project team members to establish strong working relationships and contribute to project outcomes.Ability to work autonomously, interpret and analyse complex information, extract meaningful insights and evaluate options and make decisions.Ability to plan and prioritise effectively, organise tasks and manage competing resources and demands.Strong communication skills, written and verbal with an ability articulate and influence key stakeholders.