Associate, Finance (Account, Operations and Systems)

Great Eastern; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Associate in Finance (Account, Operations and Systems). The successful candidate will maintain Oracle Financial Systems, perform month-end closing activities, and handle life insurance payment submissions. Ideal for fresh graduates or those with limited experience, this role requires strong attention to detail and teamwork abilities. The company emphasizes integrity, initiative, and evolving with industry trends. This position is permanent and offers a chance to grow within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a recognized professional accounting qualification.
• Fresh graduate or 1 year of experience with knowledge in Oracle.
• Familiar with computerized accounting environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Oracle Financial Systems and cross-validation rules.
• Perform month-end closing activities and user acceptance tests.
• Prepare and submit Life Insurance payment surveys.

Skills

Oracle Financial system knowledge

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Business Administration/Finance/Insurance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle Financials

Job description

Associate, Finance (Account, Operations and Systems)

Position: Associate, Finance (Account, Operations & Systems)

Discover the GREAT in your career.

As a LIFE company, our customers are at the heart of all that we do. Being one of Asia’s leading insurer for over a century, we have built a long-lasting legacy of trust with our customers over many generations. At the foundation of this trust is Integrity, Initiative, and Involvement – from the way we treat every customer relationship with honesty and transparency, to our proactive approach of delivering the best possible solutions in both life and general insurance.

Integrity, Initiative, and Involvement is what guides us. It is what makes us do the right thing, take the lead, and choose ‘we’ over ‘me’. Our mission is to make life great for our customers because we understand what matters most to them, and we know how to help them protect it.

If you are looking to grow in an exciting career filled with opportunities and potential, we are seeking a professional to join our team as Associate, Finance (Account, Operations & Systems).

The Role:

• Maintain the Oracle (Financials (“OFIN”), Procurement (“P2P”) and I Expense) Systems as follows;
• Maintain (create new/amend existing/disable) value in Chart of Accounts (COA)
• Maintain cross-validation and security rules in OFIN
• Maintain i-Expense and P2P table setup, e.g. PR and PO approval hierarchy
• Provide guidance and trouble-shoot any system related errors / problem encounter by users in their daily operation activities
• Check daily interface files from various subsystems into OFIN to ensure completeness
• Perform month end closing, e.g. DCMS completeness checking, P2P month end closing activities
• Perform user acceptance test (UAT) for all financial related changes in Non-Insurance system
• Prepare, compile and ensure timely submission of Monthly & Quarterly Life Insurance Payment (E-Payment) Survey to Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) and BNM
• As administrator Gift and Voucher, to perform surprise check to ensure that sourcing and procurement are done in line with the GELM Procurement Policy
• Review and update the Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP”) as and when there are changes to the processes, or annually.
• Coaching and training of subordinate
• Participate in Ad-hoc projects or any other function relevant to the job grade which may be assigned from time to time
• Maintain awareness of industry trends on regulatory compliance, emerging threats and technologies in order to understand the risk and better safeguard the company.
• Highlight any potential concerns /risks and proactively shares best risk management practice.
• Other responsibilities entailed.

The Person:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Accounting/ Business Administration/ Finance/ Insurance or a recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Fresh graduate or 1-year working experience, preferably with knowledge in Oracle Financial system
• Familiar with a computerised accounting environment
• Good time management and detailed-oriented
• Meticulous and good with numbers
• Able to work independently and a good team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel and good computer skills
• High level of integrity, takes accountability of work and good attitude over teamwork.
• Takes initiative to improve current state of things and adaptable to embrace new changes.

Great Eastern Malaysia is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, and all qualified applicants shall receive a fair and equal consideration for employment.

Entity: Great Eastern Life Malaysia

Employment Type: Permanent