[ref. b65792400] Finance Manager, Asia Pacific Finance Group (Finance Reporting)
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Job Summary:
The Assistant Finance Manager / Finance Manager provides key support to the Finance Manager in the Asia Pacific Finance Group with a focus on finance reporting in compliance with Group reporting requirements (US GAAP) and IFRS 17, whilst also assisting in leading the implementation of impending regulatory requirements and integration-related projects within the region.This role takes on ownership of reporting streams and may assist in mentoring or guiding junior team member(s).
Job Duties:
- Prepare and review month-end closing activities in relation to Group and regional regulatory reporting
- Prepare and review reporting packs and regulatory returns in line with local requirements
- Assist in handling queries or requirements from auditors and regulators, including any new regulatory rollouts
- Take ownership of specific reporting areas, such as leading the preparation and review of key regulatory deliverables.
- Provide finance related input to help with decision making, including internal/external audits and the preparation and review of all reporting requirements.
- Work with Finance Manager closely in driving forward enhancements and process improvements to ensure the effective and efficient control of local regulatory reporting and to provide inputs for continuous improvement, also look for opportunities to streamline and enhance the same processes by way of possible automation.
- Assist Finance Manager and coach junior team member(s) to produce in monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to discuss and resolve issues.
- Lead or co-lead projects UAT on an ad-hoc basis to ensure necessary finance related requirements are met.
Essential Requirements:
- Degree in Accountancy or Finance. You should be CPA qualified.
- Previous working experience in the Insurance Industry, preferably in non-life insurance would be an advantage.
- Excellent knowledge of accounting rules and any regulatory requirements
- Proactive and ability to be hands-on, to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent PC skills with a good working knowledge of Excel and various finance systems.
- Effective communication/interpersonal skills and detail orientated
- Keen awareness of latest financial accounting environment and insurance regulations and able to analyze the impact of these changes to the organization
- Enthusiastic to work in a fast-moving environment
- Collaborator with ability to support and develop/lead team members.
Working at Allied World
Our team of over 1,500 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:
- Instant membership in the Allied World Family — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey
- A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program
- Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources
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We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug.
Our Business
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001.We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.
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