Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the financial control of the company through effective management of finance and accounting operations. This pivotal role includes reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

• Manage and control the overall accounting and financial operations activities
• Manage financial closings across all reporting GAAPs (i.e. local and US GAAP)
• Enhance a sound internal control frameworks, accounting and financial operations processes, financial risk management, and drive for process improvements though automation
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly and accurately recorded, filed, and reported
• Oversee financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation. Including projects such as IFRS 17 , LDTI and ILP.
• Lead the support team to facilitate auditors (both external and internal) -to perform their audit plan’s activity and to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
• Work with FP&A team to streamline process to prepare management reporting, budgeting, and budget control for business and support financial and strategic planning.
• Create monthly, quarterly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts, as required to support financial planning & analysis
• Control expenses of the company within budget, using support of FP&A team
• Assist in systems implementation and providing accounting and financial requirements. Typical projects may include implementing new accounting platform, giving requirements to enhance existing systems for new product and feature launches, identifying end to end business impact to accounting and finance
• Risk management oversight and continuous review of finance & accounting standards & policies (IFRS, US GAAP, other relevant internal and external requirements)
• Report to the CFO with timely and accurate financial information
• Assist the CFO in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.

Any other adhoc requirements as they arise.

Specification & Certificate require:

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent mandatory
8 years' finance and accounting experience in a business or finance environment

Competency require (Knowledge, Skills, Attribute)

• Experience in insurance business is preferred, at international company with a Home/Asia Office presence
• Ability to lead effectively and possess an in-depth understanding of accounting and finance knowledge.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including analytical and problem-solving skills with history of driving impact

Fluent verbal and written English language skills with demonstrated strong performance in business partnership collaborating across teams