Head of Finance, Malaysia

2 days ago

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia QBE Insurance Group Full time 120,000 - 240,000 per year
Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeYou will be an executive and trusted partner to the CEO and executives, to lead and manage a team to maintain integrity of the financial results and support a sustained and profitable growth in line with the business plans.
The role is a key member of the Country Executive Team and reports to Regional CFO and Country CEO, with direct and matrix responsibility for our onshore and offshore teams in:

•Financial planning and analysis including Forecasting and Planning (FPA)

•Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)

•Finance Operations

•Projects and initiatives

Your New Role:

  • Identify and exploit opportunities to increase profitability of the business through cost control and asset management, risk management, and compliance.
  • Advising on the financial implications of management initiatives and decisions.
  • Establish and continually modify general policy, procedures and systems to increase the effectiveness of the finance function.
  • Adopt consistent financial processes and/or technologies where appropriate to optimize resources and investment.
  • Ensure compliance with Group Office reporting deadlines / timeframes.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders including banking and financial institutions, auditors, government and regulatory bodies to ensure quality service and sound commercial terms.
  • Network with QBE Finance functions around the division, so as to enable appropriate consistency of process and encourage the sharing and adopting of best practice.
  • Keep abreast and monitor regulatory development to ensure that the impact of any changes are reviewed and actioned.
  • Provide regular reports, recommendations and interpretations to the leadership group based on financial and operating data and variances in the budget
  • Ensuring accurate and timely financial reports for the whole organization so as to provide a clear insight into its financial condition.
  • Manage a Team in Finance, ensuring clear engagement, career pathways as well as SMART goals are set and measured for all levels of staff.
  • Facilitate the team achievement of KPIs and preparation and implementation of Performance Management Process with team to ensure expectations are understood and met

About You:

  • At least 10 years experience in an accounting role, in the General Insurance industry AND Bank Negara reporting (incl MFRS17)
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact at a Senior Management and/or Board level.
  • Cantonese language preferred and leadership and mentoring skills.
  • External auditing experience preferred, but not necessary.
  • Extensive experience as a people manager.
  • Certified Public Accountant or relevant accounting qualification.
  • Ability to organize and control large accounting systems.
  • Knowledge of industry best practice in finance and accounting, internal controls and procedures

Skills:

Adaptability, Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Influencing, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Team Development

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

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