Strategic Assistant Controller – Insurance & GAAP/PFRS

Singlife Philippines; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,674,000 - 2,344,000; Full time

Job summary

Singlife Philippines seeks an Assistant Controller to serve as the key deputy to the Financial Controller. The role shifts from transactional work to governance, financial reporting, controls, and strategic decision support.

You will oversee regulatory reporting, coordinate audits, and contribute to PFRS 17 implementation with the Finance Operations team. A CPA with 4–6 years in accounting (insurance preferred) and strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA certification is required.
• 4–6 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or senior oversight role in insurance.
• Deep understanding of insurance financial dynamics, including statutory accounting, premiums, reserves and reinsurance in IFRS 4 and IFRS 17.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Macros and BI tools; strong data analysis abilities.
• Experience in shared service or matrixed environments is a plus; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Financial Controller in translating operational data into strategic financial insights.
• Collaborate to set financial policies and KPIs for operational units.
• Serve as primary governance liaison between Finance and Finance Operations Lead.
• Oversee tax compliance filings and regulatory reporting (Insurance Commission, SEC, BIR).
• Review liquidity, cash flow forecasts and ALM metrics for risk alignment.
• Lead consolidation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely data delivery.
• Strengthen internal controls across decentralized workflows.
• Support PFRS 17 implementation and translate requirements into accounting/reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

GAAP / PFRS knowledge

IFRS 17 understanding

Audit coordination

Excel macros

BI tools

Regulatory reporting

Strategic decision support

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Excel Macro

BI tools

Job description

Singlife Philippines seeks an Assistant Controller to serve as the key deputy to the Financial Controller. The role shifts from transactional work to governance, financial reporting, controls, and strategic decision support.

You will oversee regulatory reporting, coordinate audits, and contribute to PFRS 17 implementation with the Finance Operations team. A CPA with 4–6 years in accounting (insurance preferred) and strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge is required.