Accounting & Reporting Specialist (IFRS)

Islamic Development Bank; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Saudi Arabia is looking for a finance professional to assist in compliance with IFRS 17 standards. The role involves financial reporting, data management, auditing support, and collaboration with various departments. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree and have substantial experience in finance, preferably within an insurance/Takaful context. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to financial integrity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in finance and financial accounting operations.
• Prior experience in managing finances for an insurance/Takaful company.
• Strong understanding of IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of IFRS 17 standards within the organization.
• Prepare Financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Conduct internal reviews to verify compliance with IFRS 17 standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address issues and improve processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

IFRS compliance

Data reconciliation

General ledger management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accountancy

Master's Degree

Tools

SAP

IFRS 17 reporting systems

Job description

Overview

This role holder is responsible for assisting Manager, Finance in ensuring compliance with IFRS 17 standards and providing accurate financial reporting and analysis. In addition, this role is responsible for preparing financial reports and analyses in order to facilitate Senior Management decision making.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and Compliance: Lead or support the enhancement of post implementation integration of IFRS 17 standards within the organization.
• Enhancement of alignment of financial reporting processes and systems with IFRS 17 requirements.
• Monitor changes in IFRS 17 regulations and assess their impact on financial reporting practices.
• Financial Reporting: Assigned duties on preparation and analysis of financial statements, in accordance with IFRS.
• Assigned roles to ensure accuracy and completeness of IFRS 17 related financial data and disclosures.
• Consolidate financial data from various sources to support production of consolidated financial statements.
• Data Management and Analysis: Gather and analyse financial data.
• Perform detailed data reconciliations and validations to support financial reporting.
• Identify and investigate discrepancies or variances in financial and non-financial data.
• Auditing and Assurance: Conduct internal reviews to verify compliance with IFRS 17 standards and internal controls.
• Assist external auditors during audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations.
• Prepare audit schedules and support audit findings.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as actuarial, IT and legal to ensure comprehensive understanding and implementation / enhancement of IFRS 17 requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address issues and improve processes.
• Monthly / Quarterly / Annual Closing: Fill in IFRS 17 data forms, from underlying operational and reporting systems, for uploading into IFRS 17 engine.
• Download results from IFRS 17 reporting engine and make entries into GLs and TB.
• Finalizing the IFRS 17 based TB for review by line manager.
• Reconciliation of IFRS 4 vs IFRS 17 financials.
• Assists the Principal Accountant / Manager Finance in ensuring that the book accounts are updated at all times in order to facilitate accurate report generation for the Management decision making.
• Assists the Principal Accountant / Manager Finance in finalizing quarterly and annual financial statements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Book-keeping and General Ledger Management : Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Provides support in recording financial transactions and ensures entries are posted correctly and on time.
• Audit Support : Assist in the preparation for and coordination of internal and external audits.
• Provide audit schedules, documentation, and explanations as required.
• Support addressing the audit findings and implementation of recommendations.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare and present reports on IFRS 17 enhancement project progress and compliance status to management.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations.
• Continuous Improvement : Recommend and implement improvements to financial reporting processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy in IFRS 17 reporting.
• Stay updated with emerging trends and developments in IFRSs and Takaful accounting.
• Special Projects : Work with external consultants and internal stakeholders for enhancing integration between IFRS 17 reporting engine, underlying insurance engine (currently IIMS) and SAP (GL and TB).
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and initiatives as assigned by management.
• Contribute to process improvements and organizational growth.
• Other Responsibilities: The role holder will also perform duties pertinent to the Department / Division as assigned by his line manager.
• Field of Study : Finance / Accountancy
• Academic Qualifications and Relevant Experience : Bachelor’s Degree 5-8 Years Experience or master's Degree 2 Years Experience
• Nature of Experience : Prior experience in Finance, in managing and handling financial accounting operations of an insurance / Takaful Company.