Policy & Governance Manager

Allianz Partners; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Allianz Partners in India (UP) seeks an experienced professional for the A&R Policy & Governance team. You will help develop IFRS-based accounting policies, provide technical policy guidance, and support the governance framework across the Global Annual Accounting & Reporting function.

The role emphasizes strong stakeholder engagement, alignment with IFRS standards, and leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in daily tasks. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years+ PQE experience in Insurance, Accounting and Financial services industry or Audit.
• Professional qualification with a recognized accounting body (CPA, ACCA, CA, etc.).
• Strong IFRS Accounting policy knowledge (IFRS 17/9 advantageous).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• IT/automation mindset and ability to use AI tools for productivity.

Responsibilities

• Training & Development: design, rollout, and delivery of components of the Global Annual Accounting & Reporting Department Training Plan.
• Strategic & Technical Guidance: support on general accounting policy queries and review booking schemes for topics under IFRS.
• Cross-Functional Projects: collaborate with other departments to embed policies in processes.
• Risk Management: assist in developing governance processes and testing frameworks.
• Compliance & Standardization: support standardization of global accounting policies and rollout of templates.

Skills

IFRS policy knowledge

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Automation mindset

AI tools familiarity (ChatGPT)

Education

Third level business degree

CPA/ACCA/CA membership

Tools

ChatGPT

Job description

Job Overview

As a member of the Allianz Partners A&R Policy & Governance team, you will support the Head of A&R Policy & Governance in developing and implementation of policies, contributing to the Global Annual Accounting & Reporting Department Training & Governance Plan, and the provision of support on technical accounting queries.

Job Overview

As a member of the Allianz Partners A&R Policy & Governance team, you will support the Head of A&R Policy & Governance in developing and implementation of policies, contributing to the Global Annual Accounting & Reporting Department Training & Governance Plan, and the provision of support on technical accounting queries.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Training & Development: Support technical excellence by contributing to the design, rollout, and delivery of components of the Global Annual Accounting & Reporting Department Training Plan.
• Strategic & Technical Guidance: Support on general accounting policy queries and contribute in the review of booking schemes for specific topics across Allianz Partners under IFRS.
• Cross-Functional Projects: Work with other departments to ensure that accounting policies are integrated into broader business processes. This promotes a holistic approach to financial management and decision-making.
• Risk Management: Assist in development of financial governance processes and testing frameworks to strengthen the financial reporting control environment.
• Compliance & Standardization: Support in the standardization of global accounting policies including compliance with IFRS, and contribute to the rollout of consistent standards, processes, and reporting templates to enhance efficiency and control effectiveness.

Requirements

To be successful in this position you will need to have the following skills/ experience:

• 5 years+ PQE experience in Insurance, Accounting and Financial services industry or Audit.
• Hold a third level business degree.
• Professional qualification with a recognized accounting body (CPA, ACCA, CA, etc.).
• Strong IFRS Accounting policy knowledge (in particular also IFRS 17/9 or Non-Financial data reporting would be an advantage).
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage relationships both internal and external.
• Ability to express ideas and messages clearly, both written and verbally.
• Good understanding of Audit and governance frameworks.
• Fluent in English.
• Strategic thinking and an automation/IT driven mindset.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT and technologies to enhance productivity and drive innovative solutions in daily tasks is essential for this role.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

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