About this role

- Oversee and lead the month-end closing activities, including the review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.

- Ensure timely and accurate group reporting packages for regional and corporate reporting.

- Lead preparation of statutory returns and regulatory submissions in compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.

- Prepare Board, Audit Committee and senior management financial reporting materials.

- Serve as a key subject matter expert on IFRS 17, insurance accounting matters, accounting implications of new products, reinsurance arrangements and business initiatives.

- Review and document accounting conclusions for complex transactions and emerging accounting standards with business impacts.

- Manage and coordinate external and internal audit processes.

- Ensure compliance with SOX/internal control frameworks, where applicable.

- Strengthen financial reporting controls and governance processes.

- Work closely with Actuarial, FP&A, Treasury & Operations, Legal, Risk & Compliance to provide accounting support for strategic projects, product launches and corporate initiatives.

- Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals.

- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

- Drive automation and operational efficiency initiatives.

- Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

- Professional qualification such as HKICPA, ACCA, CPAA, or equivalent

- At least 8 years of progressive experience in life insurance accounting and financial reporting

- Minimum 3 years in a managerial or people leadership role.

- Strong knowledge and experience in financial reporting, especially on IFRS 17 and IFRS 9.

- Experience with policy admin systems, finance systems and reporting tools is crucial

- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

- Proactive, detail-minded, responsible, and able to work under pressure.

- Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin