Financial Accounting Manager - IFRS & Close Leader

Prudential plc; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential plc in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Manager, Financial Accounting to lead core accounting activities and drive close processes with strong governance. You will oversee data governance, reconciliations, and controls, ensuring timely, accurate reporting in line with IFRS and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 6+ years in finance/accounting, 2+ years of people management, and familiarity with Oracle/Alteryx/SQL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; professional qualification such as ACCA/CPA/ACA preferred.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or people-management experience.
• Experience in financial services, especially insurance or banking, is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS; IFRS 17 familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core financial accounting activities, including finance data governance, close processes, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal audit; maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Lead SUNGL, Oracle, IFRS solution administration and driver master configurations.
• Drive process improvements, governance, and change management across financial accounting.

Job description

Prudential plc in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Manager, Financial Accounting to lead core accounting activities and drive close processes with strong governance. You will oversee data governance, reconciliations, and controls, ensuring timely, accurate reporting in line with IFRS and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 6+ years in finance/accounting, 2+ years of people management, and familiarity with Oracle/Alteryx/SQL.