Finance Services Senior Specialist

QBE Insurance; Taguig; On-site; PHP 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

QBE Insurance seeks a senior finance leader to oversee a Divisional Finance team in the Philippines, ensuring compliance with guidelines and leading accounting activities for accurate financial reporting. You will engage external stakeholders to influence financial reporting and contribute to Group finance objectives.

You will bring a strong background in general insurance accounting, consolidation, and strategic finance oversight, with a track record of building high-performing teams and

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing finance operations and accounting compliance.
• Strong background in general insurance or reinsurance accounting.
• Proven ability to consolidate financial statements and report to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of finance operations to meet specific and changing needs, ensuring timely submission of financial information for consolidation.
• Analyse financial data, identify trends and prepare reports for senior management.
• Assess, document, and improve Divisional finance processes and systems continually.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the delivery of programmes resulting through regulatory change.
• Provide strategic plans for assigned regions and input to the VP of Finance Services.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensure timely and accurate information delivery.
• Oversee activities to ensure high-quality, consistent, and timely service delivery.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support compliance with accounting requirements.

Skills

Accounting

Accounting Journal Entries

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Critical Thinking

Detail-Oriented

Financial Data Reporting

Financial Products

Intentional collaboration

Managing performance

Process Refinement

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Technical Support

Education

tertiary qualifications or equivalent

Certifications as an accountant

Job description

• Experience in general insurance/reinsurance.

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeThe purpose of this role is to oversee and manage a specific Finance Division ensuring optimal performance and compliance with Divisional Finance guidelines. This role involves leading the accounting compliance activities, engaging with external stakeholders to influence financial reporting, and contributing to the achievement of Group finance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of finance operations to meet specific and changing needs, ensuring timely submission of financial information for consolidation.
• Analyse financial data, identify trends and prepare reports for senior management.
• Assess, document, and improve Divisional finance processes and systems continually.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the delivery of programmes resulting through regulatory change.
• Provide strategic plans for assigned regions. and input to the VP of Finance Services.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensure timely and accurate information delivery.
• Oversee activities to ensure high-quality, consistent, and timely service delivery.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support compliance with accounting requirements.

Work Experience

Necessary Work Experience includes:

• Significant relevant experience.

Preferred Work Experience includes:

• Strong financial accounting background (CA/CPA or equivalent) with continuous professional development.
• Extensive post qualification technical accounting experience in general insurance.
• Proven experience in preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Experience of dealing with people at all levels of the organization.
• Extensive experience in finance team or accounting practice.
• Experience in general insurance/reinsurance.
• Experience in strategic analysis and development of reporting processes.
• Practical experience in management and financial reporting environments.
• Supervisory or management experience within Finance.
• Contribution to the management of a complex financial services business.
• Building, leading and retaining talent in a finance operations environment.

Qualifications

Necessary Qualifications include:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Certifications as an accountant.

Global Disclaimer

The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

US Only Disclaimer

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Travel Frequency

Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)

US Only - Physical Demands

General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

Skills

Accounting, Accounting Journal Entries, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Process Refinement, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Technical Support

Equal Employment Opportunity

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.