Head of Finance

QBE ASIA SERVICES SDN. BHD.; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international insurance firm is looking for an experienced finance professional in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The successful candidate will manage a finance team, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and provide insightful financial reports based on data analysis. Applicants should have over 10 years of experience in accounting, preferably within the General Insurance sector and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Additional benefits include hybrid working options and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flex and hybrid working options

Paternity leaves matching with maternity leave

Access to online learning via LinkedIn Learning

3 additional days off for family care

Internal Appreciation program with rewards

Qualifications

• At least 10 years experience in an accounting role in the General Insurance industry.
• Cantonese language preferred.
• External auditing experience preferred but not necessary.
• Extensive experience as a people manager.

Responsibilities

• Identify and exploit opportunities for increasing profitability through risk management.
• Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and regulations.
• Manage a Finance team, setting clear goals and ensuring engagement.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reports for the organization.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to interact at Senior Management level

Knowledge of industry best practice in finance

Education

Certified Public Accountant or relevant accounting qualification

Job description

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Identify and exploit opportunities to increase profitability of the business through cost control and asset management, risk management, and compliance.

Advising on the financial implications of management initiatives and decisions.

Establish and continually modify general policy, procedures and systems to increase the effectiveness of the finance function.

Adopt consistent financial processes and/or technologies where appropriate to optimize resources and investment.

Ensure compliance with Group Office reporting deadlines / timeframes.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders including banking and financial institutions, auditors, government and regulatory bodies to ensure quality service and sound commercial terms.

Network with QBE Finance functions around the division, so as to enable appropriate consistency of process and encourage the sharing and adopting of best practice.

Keep abreast and monitor regulatory development to ensure that the impact of any changes are reviewed and actioned.

Provide regular reports, recommendations and interpretations to the leadership group based on financial and operating data and variances in the budget

Ensuring accurate and timely financial reports for the whole organization so as to provide a clear insight into its financial condition.

Manage a Team in Finance, ensuring clear engagement, career pathways as well as SMART goals are set and measured for all levels of staff.

Facilitate the team achievement of KPIs and preparation and implementation of Performance Management Process with team to ensure expectations are understood and met

About You:

At least 10 years experience in an accounting role, in the General Insurance industry AND Bank Negara reporting (incl MFRS17).

Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact at a Senior Management and/or Board level.

Cantonese language preferred and leadership and mentoring skills.

External auditing experience preferred, but not necessary.

Extensive experience as a people manager.

Certified Public Accountant or relevant accounting qualification.

Ability to organize and control large accounting systems.

Knowledge of industry best practice in finance and accounting, internal controls and procedures.

About QBE

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world?

At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the centre of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And with more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, our scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

QBE Asia’s operations is part of the QBE International Division, and has had a presence in Asia for more than 130 years with offices in: Singapore, Hong Kong & Macau, Malaysia and Vietnam. We continue to be recognised for our ongoing focus on digital innovation to deliver exceptional value and operational excellence for our customers, business partners, people and the community. We support ESG efforts through the QBE Foundation, which helps to create strong, resilient and inclusive communities, by focusing investment and efforts on two key areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact – climate resilience and inclusion.

Excited to share our comprehensive benefits package at QBE!

🌟 Flex and hybrid working options and Work from home policy

👨👩👧 Paternity leaves matching with maternity leave

🌍 Globally, access to online learning via LinkedIn Learning

👪 On top of annual leaves, 3 additional days off (Family care leaves)

🎁 Internal Appreciation program with points to redeem nice merchandize and life experiences

Join us and enjoy a work environment that values your well-being and personal growth!

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Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours.

Your career at QBE — Let’s make it happen.