Finance Manager (Insurance)

MVC Resources; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MVC Resources in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Senior Accountant/Finance Controller to oversee core accounting activities, data governance, and financial close. You will drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with IFRS, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

You will manage month-end, year-end closes, collaborate with auditors, and lead a small team. Strong Excel, Oracle/SQL experience, and a background in financial services are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• ACCA/CPA/ACA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant finance/accounting experience.
• At least 2 years in supervisory or people-management roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ETL accounting processes ensuring accuracy and policy compliance.
• Manage month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities for timely reporting.
• Monitor close timelines, change requests, and IT issues; escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines and resolve issues.
• Review and maintain accounting configurations to align with standards.
• Coordinate with external auditors and SOX teams; ensure audit-ready docs.
• Support remediation of audit findings and compliance reviews.
• Oversee administration of SUNGL, Oracle, IFRS solutions on systems.
• Lead and coach team members to resolve recurring accounting issues.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

IFRS 17 familiarity

Data analysis

Reconciliation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/ACA preferred

Tools

Oracle

Vision

SQL

Alteryx

Macros

Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Accounting, this role oversees core financial accounting activities including data governance, financial close, reconciliations, and controls. The position ensures financial records are accurate, complete, and timely in line with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks, while driving continuous improvement across processes and systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee ETL accounting processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies.
• Manage month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities to deliver timely, accurate reporting.
• Monitor close timelines, change requests, and IT issues, escalating promptly to avoid delays.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines and resolve issues.
• Review and maintain accounting and driver master configurations to align with standards and business needs.
• Coordinate with external auditors, Internal Audit, and SOX teams, ensuring audit‑ready documentation.
• Support remediation of audit findings and compliance reviews.
• Oversee administration of financial systems (SUNGL, Oracle, IFRS solutions).
• Lead and coach team members in resolving recurring accounting and reconciliation issues.

Finance Projects & Change Management

• Support new product launches and accounting treatment changes, including validation and UAT.
• Contribute to transformation initiatives that enhance processes, controls, and efficiency.
• Establish governance frameworks for tracking changes to user‑developed applications and workflows.
• Undertake ad‑hoc assignments as required.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, ACA, or equivalent) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of relevant finance/accounting experience.
• At least 2 years in supervisory or people‑management roles.
• Experience in financial services (insurance or banking) advantageous.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS/IAS; familiarity with IFRS 17 is a plus.
• Experience with financial systems and data tools (Oracle, Vision, SQL, Alteryx, macros).
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.