Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting

Allianz; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a qualified individual to oversee financial reporting, including preparation of management reports, compliance with MFRS, and tax management. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience in a related field, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of tools like SAP. Candidates with audit experience are encouraged to apply. This role is crucial for meeting local and international financial reporting standards, ensuring timely and accurate outputs that guide senior leadership.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of working experience in a related field; audit experience preferred.
• Good command of English – both written and oral.
• Familiarity with MFRS and tax-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reports and provide analysis.
• Prepare interim and annual financial statements.
• Handle tax-related matters and liaise with tax agents.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of MFRS

Experience with AI tools

Education

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MicroStrategy

Job description

Responsible the financial reporting section for Allianz Malaysia Berhad and Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reports, provide write‑up/commentary, analysis, and interpretation of results, monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of the Company’s financial results;
• Handle the preparation of all submissions to regional office, including the preparation of monthly management reports under both local and IFRS basis; ensure completeness and timeliness of all regional reporting;
• Ensure accurate and timely filing and reports to regulatory bodies;
• Prepare and ensure completeness and accuracy of management reports;
• Handle tax‑related matters including tax estimate, tax computation and other tax matters and liaise with tax agent on compliance matters and resolve tax issues;
• Prepare interim and annual financial statements;
• Prepare quarterly reports for Bursa Malaysia and annual report;
• Deal with auditors on audit process and resolve audit findings, accounting and audit issues;
• Identify and explore ways to improve efficiency and accuracy of reporting deliverables;
• Participate in finance activities to assess new accounting standards and regulatory requirements in terms of financial impact;
• Keep abreast of relevant regulations, guidelines and reporting requirements issued by regulatory bodies and ensure compliance;
• Be actively involved in discussion, preparation and analysis work for statutory returns, particularly on MFRS 17 and MFRS 9;
• Perform any other ad‑hoc function assigned by Management.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or other equivalent professional qualifications;
• At least 6 years of working experience in a related field; candidates with audit experience are strongly encouraged to apply;
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Knowledge and experience in SAP and MicroStrategy will be an advantage;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Well‑versed in MFRS;
• Good command of English – both written and oral;
• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT to assist with tasks.

Disclaimer

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to every applicant. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been selected for this position. All updates regarding your application status will be communicated via email; please ensure you frequently check your email for updates and further instructions. Allianz will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any source to our employees’ email other than directly from a candidate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We at Allianz believe in a strong inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable local laws and regulations.