Head of Performance Management - Life Insurance (Finance)

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Head of Performance Management - Life Insurance (Finance) to lead a team of finance professionals and drive strategic financial analysis and reporting.

You will manage IFRS/Reporting standards, insurance finance concepts and regulatory compliance while partnering with leadership and external agencies to achieve key business objectives.

Qualifications

• Leads a team of finance professionals with advanced analytical insights.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS, reporting standards and insurance finance concepts.
• Supports regulatory compliance and internal control effectiveness.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to drive business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of experienced Finance experts and provides advanced analysis.
• Delivers financial analysis on business performance and initiatives.
• Coordinates preparation of leadership briefs on projected outcomes.
• Ensures internal controls and regulatory compliance across domains.
• Identifies process improvements with Controllers and partners.
• Engages with external agencies to meet Zurich commitments.

Skills

Team leadership

IFRS/Reporting

Insurance finance concepts

Regulatory compliance

Job description

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Head of Performance Management - Life Insurance (Finance)

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Manages, performs and supervises smaller teams., Under limited supervision, performs and supports finance activities related to FAR, Tax, Treasury, Group Re, FinOps and Performance Management in their area of expertise., Effective internal and external stakeholder management with the view to achieving key business objectives within the internal controls framework.

Key Accountabilities

• Leads a team of experienced Finance experts. Provides advanced financial analysis and modelling on strategic initiatives.
• Provides deep and detailed financial analysis on business performance. Resolves operational day-to-day finance-related issues and supports other functions.
• Leads preparation of messages, reporting and financial analysis to brief leadership teams on projected outcomes of initiatives.
• Monitors internal control framework and ensures adequate performance of controls. Helps ensure compliance with external regulatory agencies through adequate controls in relevant business domains and territories. Leads creation, establishment and implementation of policies and procedures that align with best practices.
• Monitors, assesses and evaluates finance business processes, collaborating with local Controllers to identify improvement opportunities.
• Liaises with external agencies and ensures Zurich delivers its commitments.
• Ensures that any change in external agencies requirements is coordinated and executed on time.
• Provides regular support as a SME business analyst to projects, internal initiatives and country-specific customer demands by providing know-how and expertise.

Functional Skills

• IFRS/Other Account.&Reporting Standards
• Insurance Finance & Actuarial Concepts
• Finance Operational Management
• Financial Regulatory Environment

Candidates with Actuarial Background on Life Insurance/Investor Relations is a plus point.

You are the heart & soul of Zurich!

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step.

Let’s continue to grow together!

Location(s): MY - Kuala Lumpur

Schedule: Full Time