Manager, Financial Accounting

Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Manager of Financial Accounting to oversee core accounting activities, data governance, and close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and internal controls.

You will lead a team, coordinate with external auditors, manage driver master configurations, and drive transformation initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA/CPA/ACA is 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 (insurance/banking) is advantageous.
• Audit experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ETL accounting processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities for timely reporting.
• Monitor close timelines, change requests and IT issues; escalate as needed.
• Coordinate with external auditors, Internal Audit and SOX review teams.
• Oversee SUNGL, Oracle and IFRS solution administration, including access reviews.
• Lead and coach team members to resolve recurring accounting issues.

Skills

IFRS/IAS knowledge

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

English & Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/ACA)

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

Financial Accounting

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.
• 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.
• Familiarity with financial systems and data tools, including Oracle, Vision, SQL, Alteryx and macros, is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• 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.