​BAF® Request: HONG KONG-606-FS-Financial Reporting Manager

Client Our client is an international company in the life assurance market, providing savings, investment and protection to customers in Asia and the UAE. The client is looking for a Financial Reporting Manager to take a lead role in ensuring that source data used by the International Financial Reporting team is delivered on time, of a high quality and able to stand up to external scrutiny.

The production of accurate and timely information is essential in order for management to manage the business, group and regulatory financial reporting obligations. Role The successful accredited professional will be accountable for the following activities: Support the monthly close process within agreed timelines, ensuring quality and integrity of financials Prepare and ensure timely submission of periodic Financial Reports to Aviva Group and Regulators/ Authorities Prepare internal management reports, providing insights on financial performance Manage and supervise a junior accountant Support Manager on Accounting/ Regulatory/ Actuarial updates at Group level and Draft technical papers Support adhoc projects/ tasks Qualifications, Skills/Knowledge & Experience: The successful professional is required will demonstrate the following qualifications, abilities and abilities and expertise: CPA/ CA/ ACCA qualified Big 4 experience a plus Work experience in Life Insurance Industry Technical knowledge of IFRS and Insurance Accounting Highly numerate and analytical - able to interpret and understand results Good systems skills Clear thinker – able to understand and unravel complex issues Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Able to balance competing priorities and to prioritise work Able to communicate clearly at all levels (both orally and in writing) Self Starter – willing to listen and change with a positive outlook and adherence to company values At least 5 years of experience in an accounting role, in Life Insurance industry Good practical experience of Financial Close and Reporting Good general experience of insurance environment,regulatory framework (FSA, International), solvency measures and actuarial principles and practices Project Management Experience a plus Supervision of team Good experience of monitoring and improving controls and processes Good liaison and organisation experience, both internal and external Logistics, Location & Rate Logistics: Starting immediately for initial four month period with a potential to extend for a further two to three months.

Location: HONG KONG Offshore and interstate candidates will only be considered if they cover their own travel and accommodation expenses. Rates : Final amount to be negotiated with the client,depending on level of experience and seniority. Close Date and time specified below Auckland 7:00pm Tuesday 13th November 2018 Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane 5:00pm Tuesday 13th November 2018 Singapore 0200pm Tuesday 13th November 2018 Paris/Brussels/Stockholm 07:00am Tuesday 13th November 2018 London 06:00am Tuesday 13th November 2018 Toronto/New York 01:00am Tuesday 13th November 2018