Finance Systems, Consultant

AIA Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Malaysia is seeking a seasoned Finance Systems Lead to drive initiatives for product launches, campaigns, and system implementations. You will ensure accurate GL postings, robust controls, and compliance with accounting standards while guiding process improvements across Finance and Technology teams.

The role requires 8+ years in a related capacity, excellent communication, and strong leadership to manage cross‑functional projects and deliver data‑driven insights for timely decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/CS or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years in a similar Finance/Systems role, preferably in insurance.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle and meticulous documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance systems initiatives for product launches and campaigns.
• Ensure accurate GL postings, reconciliations, and system controls.
• Oversee finance system changes to ensure regulatory and reporting compliance.
• Provide strategic advice on system matters to Finance teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Finance, Technology and business teams to implement solutions.
• Identify risks and drive data‑driven actions for timely decisions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/CS

8+ years of experience

Excellent written and communication skills

Leadership and people management

Strong analytical thinking

Job description

We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

About The Role

Lead finance systems initiatives to support product launches, system implementations, financial reporting and other projects. Ensure accurate GL accounting, strong system controls, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, while driving process improvements and automation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead finance system support for new product launches and campaigns, translating requirements into GL accounting design. Oversee finance system changes in ensuring systems’ accounting complies to regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Ensure accurate GL postings, reconciliations and system controls are in order.
• Manage and resolve finance system issues on a timely basis.
• Provide strategic advice on system related matters to Finance business teams, recommend or initiate solutions that would benefit internal Finance in terms of operational efficiencies.
• Lead finance systems team, ensuring delivery quality and continuous improvement. Act a key liaison between Finance, Technology, and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to ensure that proposed solutions meet Finance requirements and are implemented successfully into business operations.
• Provide clear, data driven insights and highlight key issues, risks or required actions to management to support informed and timely decision-making.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by supervisor to meet operational and/or other requirements.
• Minimum Bachelor/Degree in Accountancy/Finance/Computer Science and/or other related qualifications.
• Familiar with system Software Development Lifecycle, good documentation with a meticulous personality.
• Excellent leadership with strong organizational, collaboration and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work independently to meet tight deadlines.
• At least 8 years of experience in similar capacity, knowledge on insurance products accounting or business process.
• Excellent written and communication skills.