Senior Executive, Financial Accounting & Reporting

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services industry is seeking a finance professional to handle accounting, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration. This role requires expertise in financial analysis, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting business decision-making through accurate financial insights. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree and relevant professional certifications, with 2+ years of industry experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of working experience in accounting or finance.
• Preferred background in insurance or takaful industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform ledger tasks, accruals, provisions, reconciliations, and journal postings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making.
• Provide support as a subject matter expert and optimize processes.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Technical Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

CPA or ACCA certification

Job description

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Purpose

With limited guidance, perform finance-related activities related to Financial Accounting, Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Group Re, Planning, FinOps and Performance Management. Ensure that all tasks and procedures are completed to achieve key business objectives. Efficient stakeholder management internally and externally.

Nature of work

• Key accountabilities
• Performs close related ledger tasks, e. g. accruals, provisions, reconciliations and journals postings. Prepares ledger reports and other reports including those required by Group and regulators. Performs analysis of the results. Conducts accounts receivable and accounts payable activities. Performs basic technical research.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accounting, finance-related activities, processes and procedures are followed and completed. Enhances business decision making and supports development and execution of business strategy and other initiatives through robust data, accurate detailed financial analysis, insight and other relevant activities.
• Provides regular support as a subject matter expert to projects and internal initiatives by providing know-how and expertise in required areas. Monitors, optimizes and implements new automated processes by utilizing one or a combination of suitable technologies. Performs and updates ICFR controls in compliance with internal control guidelines.
• Performance Management Accountabilities
• Demonstrate commitment to corporate values.
• Take accountability for participating in the performance management cycle.
• Take proactive action to improve performance on the job.
• Involved in proactive collaboration and support co-workers.
• Take action to manage own personal development.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is preferred.
• 2 plus years of working experience in accounting or finance within the financial services industry. Preferably candidate with background in insurance or takaful industry.