Finance Manager, IFRS17

Responsibilities:

Monthly and IFRS Reporting

• Engage in monthly and IFRS reporting tasks to familiarize with the current reporting structure before the implementation of new standards
• Prepare financial and management reporting, as well as financial analysis, under IFRS 17

IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 Implementation

• Assist in building a sound management information and financial analytical framework for IFRS 17 and IFRS 9
• Develop new IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 accounting logic, accounting posting rules, and the chart of accounts
• Participate in accounting system calibration, data and system gap assessment, and relevant infrastructure design
• Conduct user acceptance testing and financial reports customization related to the implementation of new standards

Reporting and Control

• Design or revamp relevant reporting controls and prepare management information (MI) or key performance indicators (KPIs) under the new standards
• Enhance process documents to align with the requirements of IFRS 17 accounting standards

Stakeholder Support

• Assist the CFO in preparing requests and selecting the most suitable solution for the implementation of new standards, for Steering Committee approval
• Perform ad-hoc tasks and participate in other projects as required

Requirements:

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional accounting certification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in IFRS17 finance or financial reporting within the insurance sector
• 2 years of experience in a leadership role is preferred
• Extensive hands-on experience in insurance finance and familiarity with financial and regulatory requirements of the insurance industry
• Audit experience in life insurance business and involvement in IFRS17-related work (highly desirable)

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Practical experience in finance accounting system implementation, including working knowledge of SunAccount (an asset)
• Proficient in the use of technology, such as video conferencing (Microsoft Teams), WeChat, and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Personal Attributes

• Detailed and meticulous, with strong analytical skills
• Organized and disciplined in meeting project schedules
• Able to work independently under pressure and demanding deadlines, with high self-initiative
• Fluent in Mandarin, with good command of spoken and written Cantonese and English

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Please send your full resume stating present and expected salary to Human Resources Manager by sending email to [email protected].

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Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.