Assistant Manager, External Reporting & Accounting

Prudential Hong Kong Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential Hong Kong Limited in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced finance professional to join the regulatory reporting and financial accounting team. You will assist in statutory and non-statutory returns, ensure reconciliations are complete, and participate in IFRS/MFRS 17 discussions to support regulatory reporting.

The role requires a degree in Finance/Accounting or a professional qualification, 3–4 years of related experience, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Accounting or professional qualification required.
• Experience with IFRS/IAS and regulatory reporting preferred.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing statutory and non-statutory returns to BNM/LIAM or other bodies including MFRS 4 and MFRS 17.
• Prepare reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of reported numbers.
• Participate in IFRS/MFRS 17 discussions and assess new accounting standards/regulatory requirements.
• Support month-end closing activities, including journal postings, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Prepare documentation for processes and accounting policies and assist in financial statement production.
• Liaise with stakeholders, auditors and relevant parties on reporting and regulatory matters.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

IAS knowledge

Regulatory reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting related discipline or Professional qualification (ACA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle accounting system

Job description

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in preparing statutory and non-statutory returns to BNM/ LIAM or other statutory bodies including MFRS 4 and MFRS 17 submissions
• Prepare relevant reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of reported numbers
• Involve in technical discussion and assessments for IFRS/MFRS 17, and any new accounting standards / regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support month-end closing activities, including journal postings, account reconciliations, financial analysis and regulatory reporting.
• Assist in preparing documentation for all processes and accounting policies
• Assist in assessing and analyzing financial performance on a regular basis
• Propose and assist in the implementation of appropriate procedures and systems to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency as well as internal control
• Assist in production of financial statements
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, auditors and other relevant parties on financial reporting, audit and regulatory matters.
• Participate and assist in ad hoc tasks

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Degree in Finance/Accounting related discipline or Professional qualification (ACA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum 3-4 years related working experience.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities across various disciplines, cultures and business practices inherent to an international organization.
• A team player with good interpersonal skills, able to work independently to meet all deliverables timelines.
• Result oriented with a sense of urgency to follow up with project-related matters to resolution.
• Comfortable working with uncertainty and highly adaptable to change
• Understanding of general IFRS and IAS principles are required.
• A demonstrable interest in IFRS 17 and related knowledge would be beneficial.
• Preferably candidate from life insurance industry and/ or audit background.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; exposure to Oracle accounting system and process automation tools would be an advantage.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.