Assistant Manager, Finance

Prudential is seeking an Assistant Manager, Finance to oversee insurance-related financial operations, ensure accurate calculation of incentives and commissions, and maintain strong financial controls.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day finance operations related to insurance transactions, including premiums, claims, and refunds. They will also be responsible for:

• Ensuring accurate and timely calculation and processing of compensations for bank partners and agents
• Coordinating with stakeholders as finance subject matter experts on new products, projects, and system integrations
• Managing monthly closing from insurance operations, including accrual, reserves, and budget
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies, IFRS standards, and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining strong internal controls and supporting audit readiness for internal and external audits
• Performing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and following up on outstanding items
• Supporting regulatory reporting in collaboration with the Finance Reporting team
• Liaising with external stakeholders such as auditors and banks when required
• Identifying process improvement opportunities and supporting implementation of SOP enhancements and system developments
• Providing guidance and supervision to junior finance staff
• Supporting the Finance Manager and Head of Department on ad-hoc tasks and strategic initiatives

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably within the insurance industry
• At least 1-2 years of experience in a supervisory or assistant manager role
• Strong understanding of insurance finance operations (premium, claims, commissions)
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or ACCA (Part II) or currently pursuing a professional qualification
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, effective communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead, guide, and collaborate with team members
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting (IFRS preferred)
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis
• Good command of written and spoken English