Responsibilities
•Oversee and lead the month-end closing activities, including the review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
•Ensure timely and accurate group reporting packages for regional and corporate reporting.
•Lead preparation of statutory returns and regulatory submissions in compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.
•Prepare Board, Audit Committee and senior management financial reporting materials.
•Serve as a key subject matter expert on IFRS 17, insurance accounting matters, accounting implications of new products, reinsurance arrangements and business initiatives.
•Review and document accounting conclusions for complex transactions and emerging accounting standards with business impacts.
•Manage and coordinate external and internal audit processes.
•Ensure compliance with SOX/internal control frameworks, where applicable.
•Strengthen financial reporting controls and governance processes.
•Work closely with Actuarial, FP&A, Treasury & Operations, Legal, Risk & Compliance to provide accounting support for strategic projects, product launches and corporate initiatives.
•Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals.
•Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
•Drive automation and operational efficiency initiatives.
Requirements
•Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
•Professional qualification such as HKICPA, ACCA, CPAA, or equivalent
•At least 8 years of progressive experience in life insurance accounting and financial reporting
•Minimum 3 years in a managerial or people leadership role
•Strong knowledge and experience in financial reporting, especially on IFRS 17 and IFRS 9
•Experience with policy admin systems, finance systems and reporting tools is crucial
•Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
•Proactive, detail-minded, responsible, and able to work under pressure
•Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
