Assistant Manager, Finance
AIA
Kuala Lumpur, AIA Digital+ Malaysia
Contract
Competitive
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AIA Digital+ is a Technology, Digital and Analytics innovation hub dedicated to powering AIA to be more efficient, connected and innovative as it fulfils its Purpose to help millions of people across Asia-Pacific live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.
If you are hungry and driven to play an active role in shaping a better tomorrow, we want to hear from you. Because the work we do at AIA Digital+ makes a difference in the lives of millions of people, every day. We will equip you with the critical skills, tools and technology, and endless opportunities to learn, contribute and thrive in a dynamic and exciting environment.
If you want to shape a brighter future at AIA Digital+, please read on.
About the Role
The Assistant Manager, Finance plays a dual role as a hands‑on preparer and independent reviewer to ensure high‑quality financial planning, disciplined month‑end close, effective cost recovery, and strong cash flow management. The role also owns the annual budgeting process, partners closely with cost centre owners, and ensures timely consolidation and submission to Group in accordance with deadlines and governance requirements.Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Intercompany billings, cross charges/allocations & related Month End Close (Preparer & Reviewer)
Prepare and/or review monthly billings, accruals, and closing journals to ensure accurate and timely revenue and expense recognition
Prepare and/or review monthly financial reports, perform variance and reasonableness analysis, and ensure on time submission in line with Group deadlines
2. Intercompany Collections
Monitor monthly cash collections and outstanding balances
Oversee intercompany and business unit recoveries to minimise delays and support cash flow discipline
3. Financial Planning, Cost Centre Management & Stakeholder Engagement
Review and enhance management reports and financial commentaries
Translate financial results into clear insights, explaining key movements, risks, and drivers
Support discussions with Business Units and Group Finance on results, queries, and expectations
4. Annual Budgeting
Support the annual budgeting process across all cost centres, including preparing templates, assumptions, and guidelines
Partner with cost centre owners to review budgets, challenge assumptions, and provide financial guidance
Consolidate budgets into a company wide submission and ensure timely delivery to Group
Support follow up queries, revisions, and clarifications from Group and senior management
5. Team Review, Coaching & Quality Assurance
Review deliverables prepared by analysts and senior analysts, providing timely feedback and coaching of team members
Support team capability building, particularly in analytical thinking and reporting quality
6. Process Improvement & Controls
Drive process maturity by standardising and simplifying finance workflows
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and data accuracy
Review existing controls and recommend enhancements to strengthen governance
Support adoption of AI automation and data analytics tools (e.g., advanced Excel, Power BI)
Minimum Job Requirements:
Qualifications & Experience
Finance/Accounting Professionally Certified (ACCA, CPA)
Minimum 6 years’ experience in financial reporting, management accounting, or budgeting
Experience leading or coordinating annual budgeting cycles
Proven ability to engage and challenge senior stakeholders and cost centre owners
Experience in IT services industry an advantage
Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live healthier, longer, better lives.
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