Finance Manager, SEA Finance

RGA Reinsurance Company; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reinsurance company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a qualified finance professional to manage financial reporting and planning. The role requires 5+ years of experience in accounting/finance within the insurance sector, excellent decision-making skills, and the ability to foster professional relationships. You will support financial reporting, tax compliance, and audit processes while mentoring junior team members. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic organization fostering growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Valuable knowledge from diverse colleagues

Respectful and welcoming environment

Endless career potential

Qualifications

• 5+ years accounting/finance experience in insurance industry and/or Big 4 audit experience.
• Experience and technical knowledge of IFRS 17 preferred.
• Strong potential to mentor and develop a professional team.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and financial reporting for the region including legal entity financial reporting.
• Support annual financial planning and produce updated financial forecasts for reporting.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and Risk to address finance issues.

Skills

Personal accountability and integrity

Exceptional decision-making skills

Oral and written communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to adapt to new methods

Knowledge of finance-related practices

Teamwork and customer service capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Chartered Accountant, CFA or equivalent

Job description

A Brief Overview

Support region in managing financial reporting and controls, planning and analysis for the region's business operations; ensuring timely and effective financial reporting process. Work collaboratively with cross functional teams across Finance, Valuation and Administration for improvements to operational processes. Maintain risk management focus, support strategic initiatives, and foster spirit of cooperation with all departments.

Financial Reporting and Controls

• Manage and work on accounting and financial reporting for the region which includes legal entity financial reporting (IFRS) and Business Unit management reporting (US GAAP). Ensure key accounting controls and financial integrity are in place in all aspects of financial reporting. Drive adherence to RGA accounting policies and practices. Support and ensure SOX audit compliance for the region.
• Manage and work on the quarterly and annual submissions to regulators and tax authorities, including managing and responding to any queries arising. Manage tax returns preparation of assign legal entities and collaborate with Regional/Global Tax teams for tax fillings purposes.
• Support in the preparation of high-quality reports to present financial performance to key stakeholders, including Regional Finance team and Executive team etc. reflecting the different needs of each stakeholder.
• Identify and work on potential improvements to financial reporting and management systems to support management decision-making and implementation of business strategy.
• Work collaboratively with finance, valuation and data administration on financial reporting and operational matters.
• Support in the annual audit process including managing and responding to auditors' requests and queries.
• Provide coaching and guidance to more junior Finance team members particularly on financial accounting and reporting matters.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Support the annual financial planning process and regional strategic growth initiatives. Support in producing updated financial forecasts throughout the year for reporting to management. Perform expense allocation and analysis for the region and its legal entities to derive at an accurate cost allocation to the BU and legal entities.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance functions to ensure proper oversight and support to Finance Head to address issues from finance perspective.
• Collaborate with valuation and data admin functions on US GAAP and local financial reporting to ensure coordinated efforts in reporting controls and review, as well as supporting annual financial plan to ensure consistency within RGA practices and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance
• Professional qualifications - Chartered Accountant, CFA and other equivalent
• 5+ years accounting/finance experience in insurance industry and/or Big 4 audit experience in insurance
• Experience and technical knowledge of IFRS 17 preferred
• Strong potential to mentor and develop a professional team
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with various departments/stakeholders across a wide variety of operational, functional and technical disciplines
• Firm understanding and experience of the insurance industry

Skills and Abilities

• A high level of personal accountability and integrity
• Exceptional ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey information in a way that is meaningful and well received by stakeholders and team members
• Ability to investigate, analyze and solve complex analytic, financial and business problems/issues
• Advanced ability to adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions
• Knowledge of broad business and finance-related practices
• Ability to foster a teamwork and customer service focused environment
• Familiar with and comfortable working in a matrix organization

What you can expect from RGA

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.