Senior Executive, Financial Accounting & Reporting

Zurich Insurance Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Finance professional to perform accounting activities, manage financial reporting, and support stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably within the insurance sector. This role is vital for achieving business objectives through accurate financial analysis.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in accounting/finance within financial services.
• Experience with insurance or takaful preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ledger tasks including accruals and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure process adherence.
• Support projects with financial expertise.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Ledger management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Professional certification (e.g., CPA or ACCA)

Job description

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 journal 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.