Assistant Manager/Senior Accounting Officer

AXA Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is seeking an experienced accounting professional to design workflows for new products, participate in UAT, and support transitions to new systems. You will document processes, contribute to controls, and identify automation opportunities while handling ad-hoc accounting tasks.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4 years of accounting or business analysis experience, preferably in insurance or finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4 years of accounting or business analysis experience, preferably in insurance or financial industry.
• Experience with project participation, UAT and process documentation.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and product workflows.
• Effective communication ability to liaise with cross-functional teams and external parties.
• Proficiency in MS Office, and experience with automation software such as Alteryx, Python etc will be a plus.
• Ability to adapt quickly, Independent, self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to design and document accounting workflows for new products in a new policy administrative system
• Participate in UAT to validate system functionalities and ensure alignment with business needs
• Support the transition to new systems by providing manual accounting and reconciliation prior to and during the launch
• Assist in documentation of process, controls and procedures related to new product accounting flows
• Support team transformation efforts by identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement using automation platforms
• Support ad-hoc accounting tasks and reporting as needed

Skills

Accounting principles

UAT participation

Process documentation

Cross-functional liaison

MS Office

Automation awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Alteryx

Python

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to design and document accounting workflows for new products in a new policy administrative system
• Participate in UAT to validate system functionalities and ensure alignment with business needs
• Support the transition to new systems by providing manual accounting and reconciliation prior to and during the launch
• Assist in documentation of process, controls and procedures related to new product accounting flows
• Support team transformation efforts by identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement using automation platforms
• Support ad-hoc accounting tasks and reporting as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 4 years of accounting or business analysis experience, preferably in insurance or financial industry, candidates with less experience will be considered as Senior Accounting Officer
• Experience with project participation, UAT and process documentation
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and product workflows
• Effective communication ability to liaise with cross-functional teams and external parties
• Proficiency in MS Office, and experience with automation software such as Alteryx, Python etc will be a plus
• Ability to adapt quickly, Independent, self-motivated

About AXA Hong Kong and Macau

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is a member of the AXA Group, a leading global insurer with presence in 52 markets and serving 92 million customers worldwide. Our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters.

As one of the most diversified insurers in Hong Kong, we offer integrated solutions across Life, Health and General Insurance. We are the largest General Insurance provider and a major Health and Employee Benefits provider. Our aim is to not only be the insurer to provide comprehensive protection to our customers, but also a holistic partner to the individuals, businesses and community we serve. At the core of our service commitment is continuous product & service innovation and customer experience enrichment, which is achieved through actively listening to our customers’ needs and leveraging and investing in technology and digital transformation.

We embrace our responsibility to be a driving force against climate change and a force for good to create shared value for our community. We are proud to be the first to address the importance of mental health through different products and services and thought leading iconic research. Our overall Sustainability Strategy, with emphasis on climate strategy and biodiversity commitment, is developed based on TCFD recommendations. We are committed to integrating environmental, social and governance factors across our business and strive to contribute to a sustainable future through 3 distinct roles - as an investor, an insurer and an exemplary company.

AXA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to promoting Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and where individual differences are valued. We welcome and treasure diverse profiles to join our big family, and to build an inclusive culture together which allows everyone to maximise their personal potential.

Our people strategies are designed to enhance employee well-being and professional growth, ultimately empowering them to excel within the company.