Manager, Regional Accounting and Control (RAC)

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Job Description:

Job description (heading) / Description du poste (titre)

• Support the Regional Accounting and Control - FRR Director or take lead in the overall financial reporting process for Asia, including the review and consolidation of financial and statutory reports to Asia Regional Office and Corporate
• Ensure consistency in applications of accounting policies and proper financial controls in place
• Lead or participate in various finance projects, including process enhancements and faster close
• Act as Relationship Manager for Asia business unit (BU)

Qualifications (heading) / Compétences (titre)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a must
• 8+ years of working experience with at least 5 years of combined accounting, supervisory, and or managerial experience
• Knowledgeable of the IFRS and with strong accounting skills
• Knowledge in IFRS 17 is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Mobility to travel for short term assignments
• Capable of multitasking and working in multi-cultural environment
• Proactive, a quick learner and be able to meet tight deadlines
• Working in sizable multinational companies and/or insurance industry and/or external audit firm is highly preferred
• Knowledgeable in computerized accounting systems such as SAP, Sun Systems and Oracle is an advantage
• Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is an advantage

Responsibilities (heading) / Responsabilités (titre)

Support the Regional Accounting and Control - FRR Director or take lead in the overall financial close process for Asia

• Ensure closing of the BU's books based on the agreed schedule
• Ensure that key controls over RAC-FRR's Financial Close Process are operating effectively
• Review and coordinate with the BU Finance team on the timely and accurate submission of financial reports to Regional Office and Corporate
• Partner with Business Units to provide them guidance on various accounting issues and support for regional initiatives
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for submission to Regional Office Finance and Central Accounting

Lead initiatives to streamline accounting processes and improve operational efficiency across the Asian region; Identify areas for automation and implement technological solutions to optimize financial operations

Participate in the impact assessment of new standards/amendments to existing IFRS and Corporate standards.

Participate in the SOX - related activities.

Perform reconciliation and ensure compliance with the relevant standards and guidelines.

Participate in other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the manager

Job Category:
Finance

Posting End Date:
30/08/2025