External Reporting & IFRS 17 Lead

Prudential Services Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential Services Asia is seeking a seasoned finance professional to lead regulatory reporting and statutory submissions. The role requires strong IFRS/IAS knowledge, with emphasis on IFRS 17, and ownership of month-end processes including reconciliations and audit support.

You will prepare filings to BNM/LIAM, ensure accuracy of reports, and drive process improvements across accounting policies and internal controls within a multinational insurance context.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Accounting related discipline or Professional qualification (ACA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Minimum 7 years related working experience
• Understanding of general IFRS and IAS principles are required
• Demonstrable interest in IFRS 17 and related knowledge would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Prepare 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
• Involve in month-end closing, which includes journal postings, preparing reconciliations and regulatory reports
• Preparing documentation for all processes and accounting policies
• Assessing and analysing financial performance on a regular basis
• Propose and involve in the implementation of appropriate procedures and systems to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency as well as internal control
• Prepare statutory financial statements and manage annual audit requirements
• Be adaptable and responsive to change in management initiatives and ad hoc tasks
• Manage regulatory/ industry associations/ other external stakeholders' queries
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by Direct Manager

Skills

IFRS knowledge

IFRS 17 familiarity

Regulatory reporting

Audit coordination

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

MS Excel

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Prudential Services Asia is seeking a seasoned finance professional to lead regulatory reporting and statutory submissions. The role requires strong IFRS/IAS knowledge, with emphasis on IFRS 17, and ownership of month-end processes including reconciliations and audit support.

You will prepare filings to BNM/LIAM, ensure accuracy of reports, and drive process improvements across accounting policies and internal controls within a multinational insurance context.