IFRS 17 Finance Manager - Insurance Reporting & Strategy

Well Link Life Insurance Company Limited

Hong Kong

On-site

HKD 480,000 - 860,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Well Link Financial Group in Hong Kong seeks an IFRS 17 finance specialist to lead the implementation and reporting for IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 within the insurance sector. You will drive monthly and IFRS reporting, develop accounting logic, and shape the chart of accounts.

The role requires 5+ years in IFRS17 finance, leadership experience preferred, and strong analytical skills. Fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English is essential; familiarity with SunAccount and ERP tools is advantageous.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Professional accounting certification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).
Minimum 5 years of work experience in IFRS17 finance or financial reporting within the insurance sector.
2 years of experience in a leadership role is preferred.
Extensive hands-on experience in insurance finance and familiarity with financial and regulatory requirements of the insurance industry.
Audit experience in life insurance business and involvement in IFRS17-related work (highly desirable).

Responsibilities

Engage in monthly and IFRS reporting tasks to familiarize with the current reporting structure before the implementation of new standards.
Prepare financial and management reporting, as well as financial analysis, under IFRS 17.
IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 Implementation.
Assist in building a sound management information and financial analytical framework for IFRS 17 and IFRS 9.
Develop new IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 accounting logic, accounting posting rules, and the chart of accounts.
Participate in accounting system calibration, data and system gap assessment, and relevant infrastructure design.
Conduct user acceptance testing and financial reports customization related to the implementation of new standards.
Design or revamp relevant reporting controls and prepare management information (MI) or key performance indicators (KPIs) under the new standards.
Enhance process documents to align with the requirements of IFRS 17 accounting standards.
Assist the CFO in preparing requests and selecting the most suitable solution for the implementation of new standards, for Steering Committee approval.
Perform ad-hoc tasks and participate in other projects as required.