Senior Manager, IFRS 17
We are partnering with a leading life insurance organisation to hire a Senior Manager, IFRS 17 based in Singapore.
This is a unique opportunity to join a regional team and play a key role in the ongoing IFRS 17 implementation journey across multiple Southeast Asian markets. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, partnering with finance, actuarial and business stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and adherence to IFRS 17 requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support IFRS 17 implementation initiatives across multiple regional business units.
- Act as the finance and accounting subject matter expert for IFRS 17 matters.
- Coordinate with finance, actuarial and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Drive alignment of IFRS 17 requirements with local accounting standards and reporting frameworks.
- Partner stakeholders across multiple countries to support implementation activities and governance requirements.
- Review and enhance accounting processes, controls and reporting frameworks.
- Support project planning, issue resolution and stakeholder communication throughout the implementation lifecycle.
- Provide recommendations on process improvements and best practices relating to IFRS 17.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent preferred.
- 10+ years of experience within insurance finance, financial reporting or finance transformation.
- Strong IFRS 17 implementation experience gained within the insurance industry.
- Proven experience working on large-scale finance transformation or accounting change initiatives.
- Strong understanding of insurance accounting and financial reporting principles.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders across different functions and locations.
- Regional project exposure would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Newly created Senior Manager position.
- Opportunity to drive IFRS 17 implementation across multiple regional markets.
- High visibility role with senior stakeholders.
- Exposure to finance, actuarial and business leadership teams.
- Regional travel opportunities.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Collaborative and stable working environment.
- Strong long-term career development opportunities within a growing regional platform.
Desired Skills and Experience
We are partnering with a leading life insurance organisation to hire a Senior Manager, IFRS 17 based in Singapore.
This is a newly created position within a regional team, offering the opportunity to drive IFRS 17 implementation initiatives across multiple Southeast Asian markets. The successful candidate will work closely with finance, actuarial and business stakeholders to support implementation, governance and ongoing enhancement of IFRS 17 frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and support IFRS 17 implementation activities across regional business units.
Partner with finance, actuarial and project stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of IFRS 17 initiatives.
Provide accounting and financial reporting expertise relating to IFRS 17 requirements.
Coordinate implementation activities across multiple markets and stakeholders.
Support governance, controls and process enhancement initiatives.
Ensure alignment with local accounting requirements and group reporting standards.
Requirements:
Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
10+ years of insurance finance, reporting or finance transformation experience.
Strong IFRS 17 implementation experience gained within insurance.
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders including finance and actuarial teams.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Regional project or transformation experience would be advantageous.
What's on Offer:
Senior Manager level opportunity.
Regional exposure across Southeast Asia.
High visibility role with senior leadership.
Hybrid working arrangement.
Collaborative and stable working environment.
Opportunity to play a key role in a major finance transformation initiative.
