Financial Controller

Found in: beBee S SG - 4 weeks ago


Singapore The Cigna Group Full time
The job profile for this position is Accounting Senior Supervisor, which is a Band 3 Management Career Track Role.

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Job Purpose:            

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Controller will lead a team of about 10 people in the areas of Financial Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis and Finance Operations as well as Projects. This is an important role supporting the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Leadership Team as a finance advisor to drive strategic initiatives and company-wide KPIs.

Critical Tasks and Expected Contributions/Results:

  • Direct the development and implementation of sound accounting and budgetary policies, procedures, reports, tax planning and effective control mechanisms, including internal audit programs, to ensure the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial, regulatory and operating data, optimal protection of assets, minimal potential risks and maximum contribution to the financial health of the company. Adopt a continuous improvement principle to identify process improvements and drive automation.

  • Lead and coordinate the financial reporting processes (local/US-GAAP), including annual financial statements, regulatory filings, balance sheet reconciliations and returns as well as annual statutory audit with strict reporting deadlines

  • Coordinate with Tax Department (internal shared services) in the preparation and timely submission of local income tax returns and ensuring all information is submitted to the Tax Department on a timely and consistent basis

  • Analyze and interpret financial information and present monthly results and analysis to senior management and develop monthly profitability analysis by book of business

  • Lead the planning and forecasting processes, for managementâs successful delivery of compelling and ambitious plans that support strategic objectives and Key Performance Indicators

  • Oversee company-wide expense management and budgeting and collaborate with all budget owners to optimize expense and drive efficiency

  • Drive change management on finance initiatives and regulatory updates, including IFRS 17 by partnering with actuarial, financial reporting, IT and other functions

  • Support finance team members to carry out their normal job duties as well as pursue possibilities that will create sustainable value and growth through proper coaching and support their development

  • Prepare management presentations such as Business Updates and Reviews, Annual Budget review, Strategy Meetings, Staff Town Halls, Audit Committee and Board Updates

  • Assist CFO with Board and other company secretarial duties, including organizing committee meetings and preparing minutes

  • Support the CFO and wider finance team in other projects as required

Key Challenges/Anticipated Changes in Environment:

  • Successfully embed IFRS 17 financial statements including completion of external audit to become BAU

  • Work with matrix organization and gaining the senior team's credibility

  • Keep abreast of competition and able to provide useful input to the management under a changing business environment

  • Ensure the appropriate finance/accounting/operational standards are met amidst a changing environment

  • Build up the bench strength in line with business growth

  • Understand broader health services in Singapore and globally

  • Understand of systems in use (policy administration, payment, ledger, etc)

Developmental Value of Position:

  • Broad exposure across the business and senior leadership team

  • Opportunity to lead multiple teams

Experience/Knowledge, Education and Other Requirements:

  • Fully qualified accountant with experience in leading a small team in managing full sets of insurance accounts and regulatory reporting

  • Experience of monthly accounting close process in a fast-paced environment

  • Experience in insurance and within an international environment is preferable

  • Familiar with MAS regulatory reporting requirements

  • Focus on strong control environment and experience of balance sheet reconciliations

  • US GAAP knowledge is preferable

  • IFRS 17 knowledge is preferable

  • Experience on Oracle or similar General Ledger packages

  • Strong MS Office and general PC skills are essential

Personal Competencies Required:

  • Team player who has a hands-on approach to achieving objectives with ability to connect, influence and motivate self and others

  • Analytical, well-organised, results oriented individual with a drive for continuous improvement

  • Flexibility with the ability to prioritize work to ensure tight deadlines are met

  • Responsible individual who is used to dealing with people at all levels of the organization

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Attention to detail and accuracy

Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration.  Policy can be reviewed at this link.


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