Finance Governance & Control Senior Manager

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA

We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

AIA is seeking Finance Governance & Control Senior Manager to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting by overseeing statutory audits, managing financial issue resolution, and driving compliance with Group standards. This role is responsible for monitoring and enhancing balance sheet reconciliation quality, identifying financial exposures, and supporting the implementation of effective internal controls. The position plays a key role in safeguarding financial governance and promoting continuous improvement in financial processes across the organization.

Key Roles & Responsibility:

External Audit Coordination

• Act as the key liaison between the company and external auditors during local statutory audits.
• Ensure timely provision of audit documentation and responses, and support audit procedures to facilitate smooth and efficient audit execution.
• Track audit progress and proactively resolve audit queries to prevent delays or qualification risks.

Issue Management and Financial Statement Integrity

• Identify and manage financial reporting issues that may arise from internal operations, audit findings, or control gaps.
• Communicate issues and remediation plans clearly to local management and Group Finance.
• Assess the financial statement impact of issues and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.

Balance Sheet Review (BSR) Governance

• Ensure all account owners perform monthly reconciliations for every balance sheet general ledger account, in line with the Group’s BSR procedures and timelines.
• Monitor reconciliation completion and escalate delays or non-compliance.
• Evaluate the quality and accuracy of reconciliations, including investigation of long-outstanding balances, unusual entries, or discrepancies between trial balances and supporting documentation.
• Track action plans to resolve issues and reduce financial exposure.

BSR Quality Assessment & Reporting

• Conduct periodic BSR quality reviews and assessments based on Group requirements.
• Prepare and submit BSR reports to Group Finance, highlighting key observations, risks, and follow-up actions.
• Provide guidance to account owners on improving reconciliation practices and documentation standards.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR)

• Monitor the effectiveness of financial controls by reviewing supporting evidence, performing sample testing, and assessing control design and execution.
• Identify control deficiencies or gaps against Group ICFR standards and regulatory expectations.
• Provide recommendations to process owners and guide them in enhancing control activities.

Continuous Improvement and Compliance Alignment

• Set KPIs for the Governance & Control team and drive the Company wide process to meet compliance or regulatory targets (e.g. compliance with internal control policies, minimum audit findings from internal & external) that support the business strategy.
• Support process owners in strengthening financial reporting and control processes, ensuring alignment with Group policies and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Stay up to date with internal control and accounting best practices, and facilitate knowledge sharing across functions.
• Promote a culture of control awareness and proactive risk management across the finance and business teams.
• Function Risk & Compliance Champion, Ensure the risks arising from audit findings, control ineffectiveness, investigations, compliance/ risk assurance and OJK finding are effectively mitigated and resolved within specified timeframes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; professional certification (e.g., CPA) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of local GAAP, regulatory frameworks, and familiarity with IFRS (including IFRS 17) and RBC requirements.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in accounting, including 3-5 years in external audit.
• Demonstrated experience in statutory reporting, internal controls, and financial governance, preferably in the life insurance industry.
• Proven ability to engage with regulators, external/internal auditors, and senior stakeholders, including C-level executives.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and their impact on internal control activities (e.g., financial assumptions, models, data lineage).
• Ability to assess and manage risk exposures arising from business or operational changes.
• Familiarity with best practices in ICFR and risk mitigation programs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into business insights.
• Strategic thinking with a data-driven mindset; ability to champion new technologies and lead cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficient in MS Office and comfortable working with digital tools and analytics to support governance and control initiatives.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA

We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

AIA is seeking Finance Governance & Control Senior Manager to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting by overseeing statutory audits, managing financial issue resolution, and driving compliance with Group standards. This role is responsible for monitoring and enhancing balance sheet reconciliation quality, identifying financial exposures, and supporting the implementation of effective internal controls. The position plays a key role in safeguarding financial governance and promoting continuous improvement in financial processes across the organization.

Key Roles & Responsibility:

External Audit Coordination

• Act as the key liaison between the company and external auditors during local statutory audits.
• Ensure timely provision of audit documentation and responses, and support audit procedures to facilitate smooth and efficient audit execution.
• Track audit progress and proactively resolve audit queries to prevent delays or qualification risks.

Issue Management and Financial Statement Integrity

• Identify and manage financial reporting issues that may arise from internal operations, audit findings, or control gaps.
• Communicate issues and remediation plans clearly to local management and Group Finance.
• Assess the financial statement impact of issues and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.

Balance Sheet Review (BSR) Governance

• Ensure all account owners perform monthly reconciliations for every balance sheet general ledger account, in line with the Group’s BSR procedures and timelines.
• Monitor reconciliation completion and escalate delays or non-compliance.
• Evaluate the quality and accuracy of reconciliations, including investigation of long-outstanding balances, unusual entries, or discrepancies between trial balances and supporting documentation.
• Track action plans to resolve issues and reduce financial exposure.

BSR Quality Assessment & Reporting

• Conduct periodic BSR quality reviews and assessments based on Group requirements.
• Prepare and submit BSR reports to Group Finance, highlighting key observations, risks, and follow-up actions.
• Provide guidance to account owners on improving reconciliation practices and documentation standards.

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR)

• Monitor the effectiveness of financial controls by reviewing supporting evidence, performing sample testing, and assessing control design and execution.
• Identify control deficiencies or gaps against Group ICFR standards and regulatory expectations.
• Provide recommendations to process owners and guide them in enhancing control activities.

Continuous Improvement and Compliance Alignment

• Set KPIs for the Governance & Control team and drive the Company wide process to meet compliance or regulatory targets (e.g. compliance with internal control policies, minimum audit findings from internal & external) that support the business strategy.
• Support process owners in strengthening financial reporting and control processes, ensuring alignment with Group policies and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Stay up to date with internal control and accounting best practices, and facilitate knowledge sharing across functions.
• Promote a culture of control awareness and proactive risk management across the finance and business teams.
• Function Risk & Compliance Champion, Ensure the risks arising from audit findings, control ineffectiveness, investigations, compliance/ risk assurance and OJK finding are effectively mitigated and resolved within specified timeframes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; professional certification (e.g., CPA) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of local GAAP, regulatory frameworks, and familiarity with IFRS (including IFRS 17) and RBC requirements.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in accounting, including 3-5 years in external audit.
• Demonstrated experience in statutory reporting, internal controls, and financial governance, preferably in the life insurance industry.
• Proven ability to engage with regulators, external/internal auditors, and senior stakeholders, including C-level executives.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and their impact on internal control activities (e.g., financial assumptions, models, data lineage).
• Ability to assess and manage risk exposures arising from business or operational changes.
• Familiarity with best practices in ICFR and risk mitigation programs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into business insights.
• Strategic thinking with a data-driven mindset; ability to champion new technologies and lead cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficient in MS Office and comfortable working with digital tools and analytics to support governance and control initiatives.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.