Finance, Consultant

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About the Role

. Ensure timely, complete, and accurate closing of GOE and CAPEX accounts.
. Prepare GOE and CAPEX reports promptly, in compliance with established accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
. Assist in the annual budgeting process for GOE and CAPEX.
. Support the facilitation and approval process for business cases and expense requests.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee monthly closing activities for General Operating Expenses (GOE), Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), and project accounting to ensure timely and accurate records.
• Review month-end GOE allocations by Line of Business (LOB) for accuracy and completeness.
• Review and validate monthly GOE accruals and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Prepare monthly GOE and CAPEX reports, highlighting abnormal variances and project-related spending to management.
• Drive and coordinate the annual budgeting process for GOE and CAPEX.
• Review the expense reporting and financial analysis, including budget variance reviews, cost/scenario analysis to support decision-making.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal stakeholders to collect, consolidate, and clarify cost information, addressing discrepancies in budget components.
• Support the facilitation of business case and expense request approvals through detailed financial analysis.

• Coordinate and liaise with Group Office, external auditors, and internal divisions on matters related to GOE and CAPEX.
• Provide people guidance and coaching to junior team members, including reviewing work quality, building technical capability, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for month-end closing activities, including GOE allocation by Line of Business (LOB).
• Perform any other responsibilities periodically assigned by management.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least an Accounting Degree, Professional Accounting Qualification or currently pursuing Professional Accounting Qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of working experience, preferably at managerial position in insurance business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Advance Level), SAP accounting system would be an added advantage.
• Highly committed and able to work independently within tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Good presentation, analytical and problem solving skills.