Core Responsibilities
Implementation and Compliance
Leads or supports the post implementation integration of IFRS 17 standards within the organization.
Ensures that all financial reporting processes and systems are aligned with IFRS 17 requirements.
Monitors changes in IFRS 17 regulations and assesses their impact on financial reporting practices.
Financial Reporting
Prepares and analyses financial statements, in accordance with IFRS.
Ensures accuracy and completeness of financial data and disclosures.
Consolidates financial data from various sources to produce consolidated financial statements.
Data Management and Analysis
Gathers and analyses financial data.
Performs detailed data reconciliations and validations to support financial reporting.
Identifies and investigates discrepancies or variances in financial data.
Auditing and Assurance
Conducts internal reviews to verify compliance with IFRS 17 standards and internal controls.
Assists external auditors during audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations.
Prepares audit schedules and support audit findings.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Works closely with other departments such as actuarial, IT, and legal to ensure comprehensive understanding and implementation of IFRS 17 requirements.
Provides guidance and training on IFRS 17 standards to finance and non-finance personnel as needed.
Collaborates with stakeholders to address issues and improve processes.
Accounting Statements
Assists the Lead Accountant in ensuring that the book accounts are updated at all times in order to facilitate accurate report generation for the Management decision making.
Assists the Lead Accountant in finalizing quarterly and annual financial statements in a timely and accurate manner.
Bookkeeping and General Ledger Management
Maintains and reconcile general ledger accounts.
Provides support in recording financial transactions and ensures entries are posted correctly and on time.
Audit Support
Assists in the preparation for and coordination of internal and external audits.
Provides audit schedules, documentation, and explanations as required.
Addresses audit findings and implements recommendations.
Documentation and Reporting
Maintains documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
Prepares and presents reports on IFRS 17 implementation progress and compliance status to management.
Prepares monthly reconciliations.
Continuous Improvement
Recommends and implements improvements to financial reporting processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy in IFRS 17 reporting.
Stays updated with emerging trends and developments in IFRSs and Takaful accounting.
Special Projects
Participates in ad-hoc projects and initiatives as assigned by management.
Contributes to process improvements and organizational growth.
Other Responsibilities
The role holder will also perform duties pertinent to the Department/Division as assigned by his line manager.