Manager , Financial Accounting, Insurance

HSBC Holdings plc; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in Chennai seeks an experienced Manager- Financial Accounting, Insurance to lead monthly close, prepare journal entries, and present financial statements with variance analysis. The role requires IFRS 17 knowledge and strong Excel/Access skills, handling large data, and ensuring ledger integrity.

Flexibility for shifts and cross-timezone work is expected. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in insurance accounting, a relevant degree, and demonstrated ability to work under

Qualifications

• B.Com /M.Com/ MBA/CA (Inter)/ICWA(Inter):3-5yrs, ICWA:2-5yrs
• Prior experience of Insurance accounting and reporting is preferred
• Independent, able to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Self-motivated and good team player
• Experience of working in Corporate Industry profile would be an added advantage. Should be flexible to stretch and work across shifts.
• Stretch Hours at month end is normal practice, candidate should be flexible to work in any time zone

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly Journal / Month end reclassification entries, along with IFRS 17 knowledge
• Should be well versed with Financial statement closure procedures of Insurance business
• Prepare and present Financial statements including related variance analysis
• Need to handle big volume data / database : Should be good in Excel / MS Access
• Checking and monitoring the integrity of the ledger by clearing suspense and control accounts on a timely basis
• Account owner or reconciler for finance owned accounts / including substantiation
• Review Subsystems for accuracy and ensure reconciling items are researched in a timely manner.
• Should be well versed with the key requirement of Risk & Control, Requires strong excel and analytical skills
• Responsible for reviewing the Inter and Intra company variances
• Assist the Manager in completing various period end close responsibilities

Education

B.Com

M.Com

MBA

CA (Inter)

ICWA(Inter)

Tools

Excel

MS Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Some Careers Shine Brighter Than Others.

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support, and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Manager- Financial Accounting, Insurance.

In This Role, You Will

• Prepare and post monthly Journal / Month end reclassification entries, along with IFRS 17 knowledge
• Should be well versed with Financial statement closure procedures of Insurance business
• Prepare and present Financial statements including related variance analysis
• Need to handle big volume data / database : Should be good in Excel / MS Access
• Checking and monitoring the integrity of the ledger by clearing suspense and control accounts on a timely basis
• Account owner or reconciler for finance owned accounts / including substantiation
• Review Subsystems for accuracy and ensure reconciling items are researched in a timely manner.
• Should be well versed with the key requirement of Risk & Control, Requires strong excel and analytical skills
• Responsible for reviewing the Inter and Intra company variances
• Assist the Manager in completing various period end close responsibilities

To Be Successful You Will

• B.Com /M.Com/ MBA/CA (Inter)/ICWA(Inter):3-5yrs, ICWA:2-5yrs, CA:-1-2yrs
• Prior experience of Insurance accounting and reporting is preferred
• Independent, able to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Level of analytical skills and ability to grasp complicated functions in short period of time and transfer knowledge appropriately
• High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Self-motivated and good team player
• Experience of working in Corporate Industry profile would be an added advantage. Should be flexible to stretch and work across shifts.
• Stretch Hours at month end is normal practice , candidate should be flexible to work in any time zone, should have handled large database and have proficiency in excel.

You’ll achieve more at HSBC

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