Lead Specialist - Group Financial Reporting (Controls & Governance) at AIA

, , Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Risk Management, Governance, ESG, IFRS, Audit, Supervisory Skills, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Training, Project Management, Collaboration, Insurance Industry Knowledge, Operational Processes

Industry

Insurance

Description

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone. It’s about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. Encompassing our ambition of helping a billion people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030. And to get there, we need ambitious people who believe in playing an important part in shaping that future. People seeking unmatched career and personal growth opportunities, who are driven to work with, and learn from some of the most inspiring and supportive leaders in the business. Sound like you? Then read on. About the Role Provide assistance to Finance Consultancy, Operations & Controls (“Group FCOC”) for various projects implementation and daily business operations. Job Description: Ensure internal controls deliverables are consistent with reporting closing timeline and meet the company required level of quality Support the Group FCOC to define, implement, document, assess and monitor internal controls over financial reporting (“ICFR”) and/or Environment, Socialand Governance (“ESG”) Support the delivery of timely reporting on ICFR and/or ESG to ensure appropriate escalation and adequate action plans Ensure appropriate level of communication is maintained on internal controls matters to management and business units Maintain a continuous improvement approach to ensure controls and processes keep up with changes in business, organization, economy, technology, and accounting Maintain awareness of significant changes impacting the business, both internally and externally, and ensure appropriate pre-emptive actions to modify/expand control activities to mitigate risk Support Group FCOC to establish consistent methodologies/standards/guidelines of ICFR and/or ESG and oversee the execution by group functions and business units Assist in drafting/ updating of internal controls documentation/policy and ensure it is understood and agreed by company’s management, control functions, and auditors Assist in updating/ developing adequate training material on the internal controls and related reporting processes’ objectives, approach and methodology and provide guidance to the team and business units as needed Support other financial reporting activities and other risk and control projects/initiatives as assigned Assist projects implementation and work closely with BUs to review their working progress and submission Communicate and coordinate with external auditors to ensure key deliverables timeline Job Requirements: Degree holder in Accountancy with professional qualification in ACCA or equivalent Minimum 6 years of experience in financial reporting functions with emphasis on financial controls; ideally in insurance, banking or asset management; or business experience in insurance with audit or control background. 2 + years of supervisory or management experience in the above position Strong demonstrable knowledge of risk management and internal control principles Knowledge of Insurance industry and their operational processes desired Knowledge of IFRS including consolidation and financial reporting Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date. At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone. It's about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. As the largest listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, we’ve been proudly making a difference for people and communities across Asia for over a century. And we build on this every day with our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030. If you work at AIA, you play an important part in this movement. Which is why we give you every opportunity to learn, grow and shape your career - your way. Inspiring and supporting you to thrive - not just at work, but in life. Believe in better with AIA. View our AIA LinkedIn page Bring your difference to AIA

Responsibilities

The Lead Specialist will assist in implementing and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting and ESG, ensuring timely reporting and communication with management. The role also involves continuous improvement of controls and processes in response to changes in the business environment.