Specialist, Finance Reporting (Treasury & Investment)

Generali; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Specialist in Finance Reporting. The role requires handling treasury and investment operations, ensuring efficient management of investment data, and preparing accurate financial reports. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting/Finance and 5 years of experience in the financial industry. Strong analytical skills and business acumen are essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to management decision-making.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Insurance/Financial Industry, particularly in Finance.
• Good knowledge of Management Reporting and Tax Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Handle treasury and investment activities with proper governance.
• Ensure operational efficiency and timely investment data.
• Prepare accurate local and statutory financial reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Problem solving skills

Business acumen

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional certification (e.g., ACCA)

Job description

Specialist, Finance Reporting (Treasury & Investment)

Responsible in handling treasury and investment activities in good governance, reconciliation and compile relevant financial analytical information to support management decision making.

Responsibilities

Investment Operations

• Ensure operational efficiency of investment operations
• Responsible for timely and accurate investment data
• Ensure timely settlements of executed trades and management fee
• Monitor investment transactions
• Generate investment related compliance reports
• Facilitate daily/weekly subscription/redemption settlements to Sales Support team and External Fund Accounting team
• Prepare journals for daily transactions and month-end closing
• Prepare monthly unit reconciliation and ensure any discrepancies are investigated and adjustments are made
• Ensure proper documentation and record storage
• Provide cash movement and bond trades information to External Fund Accounting team

Treasury Function

• Cash management
• Banking administration matters
• Prepare bank reconciliation for investment banking account and clearance
• Monitor and prepare daily and monthly cash flow settlement
• Execute placement and withdrawal of short-term deposit/money market
• Prepare journals for daily transactions and month-end closing

Local Reporting / Regional Reporting

• Provide accurate, complete and timely local and statutory reporting to local management, Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) and BNM
• Monthly Investment Financials (Monthly Income Statement, Balance Sheet)
• Yearly Investment Linked Fund Performance Report
• Bank Negara Report o Performance of Investment Linked Fund Statistic
• Ad Hoc report
• Ensure financial information is prepared and presented in accordance with relevant accounting standards and BNM Guidelines
• Board meeting papers
• Opening and closing of bank account
• Opening of new investment account
• Provide accurate, complete and timely regional reporting (Investment Data Warehouse – IDW) to regional
• Liaise and work closely with custodian, external fund accounting team, external regulator and auditor
• Undertake and participate in ad hoc projects

Requirements

• Preferably has a degree in Accounting/Finance, while a professional certification (e.g., ACCA, ACCA, MIA) or relevant technical qualifications are desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of experiences in Insurance/Financial Industry, particularly in Finance function.
• Good knowledge on Management Reporting and Tax Reporting
• Analytical and numerical skills
• Business acumen with problem solving skills