Head of Finance, Malaysia

• As an executive and trusted partner to the CEO and executives, the Country Head of Finance will 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. This role 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

• 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

• At least 10 years experience in an accounting role, in the General/Life Insurance industry.
• 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

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