Senior Accounting Manager

Responsibilities:

• ensures accurate and compliant reporting and book keeping of insurance and non-insurance entities
• prepares analysis and memos on quarterly MAS returns and annual financial statements;
• prepares budget, forecasts and business plans;
• prepares ORSA (Own Risk and Solvency Assessment) report, including stress scenario testing;
• maintains regional master non-insurance general purpose financial statement template, including understanding of the impact of accounting standard changes;
• reviews financial statements and MAS returns;
• reviews and approves journals and reconciliations;
• monitors and reviews various deliverables to regulators and other key stakeholders; and
• planning and coordination with external auditors.

Requirements:

• bachelor's degree in accounting with professional designation/certification (CPA or CA);
• at least 10 years of relevant experience in finance or external audit, in the insurance industry;
• experience in supervising staff is highly desirable;
• knowledge of MAS regulations for RBC and financial accounting standards;
• strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• ability to make firm decisions and express well-considered opinions;
• demonstrated project management skills and ability to multi-task;
• proficiency in financial systems and standard software applications such as Peoplesoft and Microsoft Office products.