- Oversee and lead the month-end closing activities, including the review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Ensure timely and accurate group reporting packages for regional and corporate reporting.
- Lead preparation of statutory returns and regulatory submissions in compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.
- Prepare Board, Audit Committee and senior management financial reporting materials.
- Serve as a key subject matter expert on IFRS 17, insurance accounting matters, accounting implications of new products, reinsurance arrangements and business initiatives.
- Review and document accounting conclusions for complex transactions and emerging accounting standards with business impacts.
- Manage and coordinate external and internal audit processes.
- Ensure compliance with SOX/internal control frameworks, where applicable.
- Strengthen financial reporting controls and governance processes.
- Work closely with Actuarial, FP&A, Treasury & Operations, Legal, Risk & Compliance to provide accounting support for strategic projects, product launches and corporate initiatives.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Drive automation and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Professional qualification such as HKICPA, ACCA, CPAA, or equivalent
- At least 8 years of progressive experience in life insurance accounting and financial reporting
- Minimum 3 years in a managerial or people leadership role.
- Strong knowledge and experience in financial reporting, especially on IFRS 17 and IFRS 9.
- Experience with policy admin systems, finance systems and reporting tools is crucial
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
- Proactive, detail-minded, responsible, and able to work under pressure.
- Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
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