Finance Controller (Insurance Industry)

Role Overview
This position will be responsible in driving the strategic and operational management of all accounting and finance functions. This role ensures financial integrity, compliance, and efficiency while leading initiatives that support business objectives. The position also oversees budgeting, reporting, risk management, and team development across the Controllership function.

Main Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• With 10 to 15 years of progressive managerial experience within the Financial Services industry.

• Strong expertise in accounting principles, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.

• Must have experience working within the insurance industry.

• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with IFRS 5 and IFRS 17, including preparation and review of statutory and regulatory financial statements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Plan, lead, and manage activities across accounting and finance functions.

• Ensure integrity, consistency, and effectiveness of budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting systems.

• Develop and execute strategies, initiatives, and action plans aligned with business objectives.

• Establish and enforce standardized policies, processes, and procedures within Controllership.

• Own assigned corporate financial initiatives, projects, and improvement programs.

Budget & Cost Management

• Oversee preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and management reports.

• Review and validate budget assumptions, projections, and variance analyses.

• Ensure effective monitoring of budgets and cost control.

• Recommend and implement enhancements to budgeting and financial planning processes.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records and reports.

• Oversee preparation and review of management reports, statutory statements, and regulatory filings.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

• Provide timely and insightful financial information to management.

• Oversee billing operations and liaise with auditors, regulators, and other authorities.

Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Identify, assess, and manage enterprise and financial risks.

• Establish and maintain effective risk management and internal control frameworks.

• Collaborate with Internal Audit and Risk Management to strengthen governance.

People Leadership & Development

• Lead departmental resources, set clear performance expectations, and establish operating standards.

• Provide coaching, mentorship, and training to develop technical and leadership competencies.

• Conduct performance evaluations and support succession planning.

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain strong relationships with business leaders and functional teams.

• Engage effectively with external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, consultants, banks, and legal counsel.