Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting & Planning

Job Summary

Responsible the financial reporting, financial planning and forecasting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reports, provide write up/commentary, analysis and interpretation of results, monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of the Company's financial results;
• Handle the preparation of all submissions to regional office including the preparation of monthly management report under both local and IFRS basis. Ensure completeness and timeliness of all regional reporting;
• Ensure accurate and timely filing and reports to regulatory bodies;
• Prepare and ensure completeness and accuracy of management reports;
• Handle tax-related matters including tax estimate, tax computation and other tax matters and liase with tax agent on tax compliance matters and resolve tax issues;
• Preparation of interim and annual financial statements;
• Prepare quarterly reports for Bursa Malaysia, annual report and analyst briefing deck;
• Dealing with auditors on audit process and resolve audit findings, accounting and audit issues;
• Identify and explore ways in improving efficiency and accuracy of reporting deliverables;
• Ensure accuracy of monthly management reports and presentation materials to senior management, regional office, board and board committes;
• Monitor and analyse financial performance against budgets, highlight significant deviations and recommending corrective actions to improve performance;
• Participate in finance activities to assess new accounting standards and regulatory requirements in terms of financial impact;
• Keep abreast with the relevant regulations, guidelines, and reporting requirements issued by regulatory bodies and ensure compliance;
• To be actively involved in discussion, preparation and analysis work for statutory returns particularly on MFRS 17 and MFRS 9;
• Any other ad-hoc function assigned by the Management.

Key Requirements

• Must possess at least Degree in Accountancy/ Professional Qualifications (ACCA, CPA, etc.) or other equivalent professional qualifications in Accountancy
• At least 5 year(s) of working experience in related field. Candidates with audit experience are strongly encouraged to apply
• Insurance industry experience will be an added advantage;
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge and experience in SAP and MicroStrategy are preferred
• Have a strong sense of commitment, teamwork, good interpersonal, communication & stakeholder management skills. Meticulous and detailed oriented.