PBTB | Senior Manager, IFRS 17 Reporting

Prudential Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a financial reporting expert to oversee the reporting process, ensure compliance with IFRS17, and support strategic decision-making. This role includes mentoring team members and enhancing reporting efficiency through process improvements and data quality initiatives. Candidates should have a strong finance background and expertise in preparing and analyzing financial statements. Joining our organization means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive culture with ample career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IFRS17 financial reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in preparing and analyzing financial statements.
• Experience in governance frameworks and control processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting process in collaboration with internal teams.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
• Support strategic decision making with financial performance insights.
• Lead enhancements in reporting processes and systems.
• Mentor team members to foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Data quality improvement

Process automation

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in finance or accounting

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.

Deliver timely, trusted reporting and insightful analysis that meets the requirements of technical accounting standards. Embed pragmatic governance and control frameworks in the reporting process.

Financial Reporting

• Oversee the financial reporting process and collaborate with IFRS17 Actuarial team to prepare IFRS17 financial reporting including monthly reporting, half year and year-end financial statements.
• Prepare financial statements and statutory reporting in accordance with the relevant accounting standards, regulatory guidelines, and ensure timeliness and accuracy of reporting.
• Prepare commentary of financial performance and business insights to senior leadership team, to support strategic decision making.
• Enhance and maintain effective control processes, governance frameworks, documentation, and ensure readiness for audit.
• Liaises with Company Secretary for board related matters, preparation of board papers and attending audit meetings.
• Act as key contact point with Prudential group finance, BSN finance team, auditor and regulator.

Enhancement of Reporting Process, System and tools

• Lead ongoing initiatives to enhance the efficiency of reporting processes, systems, and tools.
• Partner with Prudential group office, Actuarial, Finance and IT departments to improve data quality and drive process automation.

Team Development & Talent Management

• Mentor and support professional development of team members
• Fostering high-performance and succeeding together culture

Ad-hoc Projects & Strategic Initiatives

• Provide support for ad hoc projects that require financial reporting and analysis expertise.

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.