Manager, General Accounting

Kuala Lumpur
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.Job Summary:
Reporting to the Head of Finance Operations & Procurement, this position shall manage the GA BAU section by ensuring that the GL process is performed on a daily/monthly basis by following the applicable standard operating procedures and internal policies.PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Update the relevant standard operating procedures to ensure relevance, as and when required.
Work closely with the relevant stakeholders on any issue arising from GA.
Provide support on material issues identified from audit by external auditors, GwIA & Regional SOX team for GA related area.
Regularly engage in systems enhancement initiatives to improvise Finance Operations processes.
Assist on any ad hoc & administrative tasks upon request.
Review daily GA BAU tasks and ensure team members complete GA BAU timely and properly.
Review month-end closing tasks and ensure team members complete month-end closing as per timeline.
Ensure unresolved issues are followed-up and resolved proactively. Escalate issues identified to management, where appropriate.

Job Specifications:Education

Bachelor or Degree in finance, accountancy, banking, investment, economics or equivalent.
Internationally recognized accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, etc.) or working towards designation will be an added advantage.

Experience

At least 5 years of working experience in the financial services industry such as insurance or banking.
At least 2 years of working experience in a supervisory and managerial role.
Working experience in the financial services industry such as insurance or banking will be an added advantage.

Special Business Knowledge and Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications & financial accounting system.
Knowledge in any bank reconciliation system will be an advantage.
Strong analytical and resolution skills

OthersGood command of Bahasa Malaysia and English.Good interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.Independent, organized and possess good work ethics with a positive attitude.Flexible and able to adapt in a dynamic environment.Attention to details, meticulous and diligent.Strict compliance with all applicable deadlines and able to work under pressure.Responsible and willing to learn.Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

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