Senior Manager / Head Financial Planning & Reporting

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To lead and manage the Group’s financial planning and reporting functions, ensuring compliance with insurance industry standards, Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) regulations. The role supports strategic decision-making through accurate reporting, financial analysis, and continuous process improvement. There are two vacancies available for this role, which may be based in either Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok.

Job Responsibilities

Prepare and review periodic consolidated financial performance reports for management, board of directors, and regulators.

Ensure timely preparation of audited consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules for statutory audits.

Ensure compliance with MFRS, including MFRS 17, and BNM regulatory requirements.

Perform analytical reviews and provide clear explanations of financial results, accounts, and disclosures.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the preparation and submission of consolidated budgets and forecasts to management and the board.

Collaborate with business units to gather inputs and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Audit & Governance

Assist in the preparation of Audit Committee and Board papers.

Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, and company secretaries on audit and financial matters.

Coordinate audit timelines and ensure timely resolution of audit queries.

Systems & Process Improvement

Review and approve journal vouchers prior to posting in SAP.

Manage month-end financial closing and consolidation processes.

Drive continuous improvement in reporting systems, procedures, and SAP / GL setup.

Knowledge of financial reporting systems and MFRS 17 compliance tools is an added advantage.

Stakeholder Management

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including subsidiaries, auditors, and management to meet reporting deadlines.

Support corporate initiatives and ad-hoc assignments as required.

Job Requirements

Professional Certificate / Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Banking, or equivalent.

A professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ICAEW) is preferred.

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, planning, and analysis, preferably in the insurance or financial services industry.

Preferably with experience in a managerial role in Accounting / Auditing or equivalent.

Strong knowledge of MFRS, especially MFRS 17, and BNM compliance matters.

Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel; experience with financial consolidation tools is an advantage.

Excellent communication skills in English and Malay, both spoken and written.

Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

The Company is committed to providing equal employment to all individuals regardless of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We try make sure everyone has a fair chance to work with us, no matter where they’re from or who they are. We believe having different kinds of people on our team makes us better and more creative. Our friendly environment is all about treating every person with respect and making sure everyone’s ideas count. We want people from all walks of life to apply and be part of our mission to create a place where everyone is welcome and valued.

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With footprints in more than 50 countries globally, we offer a range of tailored non-life insurance coverage products that are relevant to the needs of customers, protecting their life’s journeys and adventures. In line with our tagline, “Insurance Simplified”, we simplify and create a more efficient means of access and engagement through digital channels to our products. We remain committed to be there for our customers, shareholders, employees, and business partners for the long-term.

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