Manager, Financial Accounting

Prudential Services Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential, a leading financial services group, seeks a Manager of Financial Accounting to oversee end-to-end accounting processes, control environments, and data governance. You will lead close activities, drive improvements, and support audits while coordinating with stakeholders across finance and IT teams.

The role requires IFRS knowledge, 6+ years in accounting, and strong analytical skills. A supervisory background and experience with Oracle/Alteryx are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field.
• ACCA/CPA/ACA or equivalent preferred.
• At least 6 years in finance/accounting with 2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in financial services (insurance/banking) is advantageous.
• Strong IFRS knowledge incl. IFRS 17 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ETL accounting processes to ensure accuracy and policy compliance.
• Support month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities for timely reporting.
• Coordinate with auditors and SOX reviews; maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Lead and coach team members to resolve recurring accounting issues.
• Support finance projects including new product launches and accounting validation.

Skills

SQL

Alteryx

Excel

IFRS

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

ACCA/CPA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Vision

SQL

Alteryx

Macros

Job description

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Accounting, the Manager oversees core financial accounting activities, including finance data governance, financial close, driver master maintenance, reconciliations and controls. The role ensures financial records are accurate, complete and timely, in accordance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal control frameworks, while driving continuous improvement across financial accounting processes and systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee ETL accounting process to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor close timelines, change requests and related IT issues, escalating matters promptly to prevent delays.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines and resolve issues affecting the financial close or reporting timetable.
• Oversee assessments and annual reviews of new and existing accounting and driver master configurations, including expense drivers, to ensure alignment with accounting standards and business requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, Internal Audit and the SOX testing team, maintaining complete and audit-ready documentation, including user-developed application records and supporting evidence.
• Support the timely remediation of findings from external audits, Group Internal Audit and Regional SOX reviews relating to financial accounting processes.
• Oversee SUNGL, Oracle and IFRS solution administration, including user and access reviews.
• Lead and coach team members in investigating, resolving and preventing recurring accounting and reconciliation issues.
• Finance Projects & Change Management Support new product launches and accounting treatment changes from a Finance perspective, including process reviews, accounting validation, driver allocation and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Contribute to Financial Accounting transformation initiatives that improve processes, controls and operational efficiency, while overseeing delivery timelines.
• Establish and maintain an effective governance framework for tracking changes to user-developed applications and Alteryx workflows.
• Undertake ad-hoc assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• A professional accounting qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, ACA or equivalent, is preferred.
• Experience: At least 6 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• Experience: At least 2 years of supervisory or people-management experience.
• Experience in financial services, particularly insurance or banking, is advantageous.
• Prior audit experience is preferred.
• Technical Knowledge & Skills: Sound knowledge of IFRS and IAS accounting principles; familiarity with IFRS 17 is advantageous.
• Technical Knowledge & Skills: Familiarity with financial systems and data tools, including Oracle, Vision, SQL, Alteryx and macros, is advantageous.
• Technical Knowledge & Skills: Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Technical Knowledge & Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Personal Attributes

• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, accountability, and a strong sense of ownership.
• Detail-oriented, with a consistent focus on accuracy and quality.
• Well-organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• An effective team player with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Committed to complying with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

WHY JOIN PRUDENTIAL?

At Prudential, you will be part of a purpose-led organization where your work creates meaningful impact, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape a better future for our customers and communities.

Meaningful work that creates a real difference.

Continuous learning and career development opportunities.

Collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Opportunities to innovate, grow and make an impact.

A culture where you can Connect, Grow, Succeed.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

We are Prudential. For every life, we are partners. For every future, we are protectors.

Prudential plc provides life and health insurance and asset management to 17 million customers across 20 markets in Asia and Africa. We are headquartered in Hong Kong and have dual primary listings on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and the London Stock Exchange. We are focused on four strategic regions: Greater China, ASEAN, India and Africa. Our customers are served by around 55,000 agents and more than 200 bank partners.

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