Lead, Core Systems & Process Improvement

Hong Leong Assurance Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Assurance Berhad (HLA) invites applications for a senior finance systems professional to lead strategic core system initiatives in Malaysia. You will drive upgrades, automation, and process improvements across finance operations while collaborating with IT, vendors, and business users.

The role requires strong knowledge of finance modules, ERP systems, and regulatory changes. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of relevant experience, a finance/Accounting degree, and hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Professional qualification or degree in Finance, Accounting or related disciplines.
• More than 6 years relevant experience. Able to work under tight deadlines.
• Experience in Finance operations especially on collection/payment matters.
• Preferably with sound working experience in insurance industry.
• 3-5 years. MS Excel & Word, PeopleSoft Financials, Insurance Administration System (Finance modules).

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in strategic projects including core system upgrades and migrations.
• Lead and manage the core system to align with business, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for automation using Lean/Six Sigma tools.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for finance-related processes within the core system.
• Collaborate with IT, vendors, and business users to design, develop, and implement system enhancements and automation solutions.
• Act as system owner / SME for the core system across departments.
• Oversee system configuration, parameter setup, and rule changes to support new products and regulatory updates.
• Manage system defects, incidents, and change requests with timely resolution and proper documentation.
• Lead and coordinate UAT activities for system enhancements, new product launches, and regulatory changes.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process documentation, and system manuals for finance-related operations.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to users on system functionalities and process changes.

Skills

Finance operations

Deadline driven

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PeopleSoft Financials

Insurance Administration System (Finance modules)

Job description

Hong Leong Assurance Berhad (HLA) invites applications for a senior finance systems professional to lead strategic core system initiatives in Malaysia. You will drive upgrades, automation, and process improvements across finance operations while collaborating with IT, vendors, and business users.

The role requires strong knowledge of finance modules, ERP systems, and regulatory changes. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of relevant experience, a finance/Accounting degree, and hands-on experience