Specialist

Job Description Group Financial Reporting (Chartered Accountant)

Location: India (Delhi NCR)

Role Type: Full-time

Experience: Chartered Accountant with 49 years of post-qualification experience (life insurance / financial services preferred)

About the Role

We are looking for a Chartered Accountant to join the Group Financial Reporting (GFR) team supporting a leading multinational life insurer.

The role involves end-to-end support on consolidation, control checks, regulatory reporting templates, and recurring Annual/Half-yearly/quarterly group submissions. This position is ideal for someone who can work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple deliverables, and collaborate closely with global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Annual/Half Yearly & Quarterly Close Activities

• Perform FPC access review , FX rate checks , and materiality assessments
• Support BU financial pack review and handle proof-reading / white-out checks
• Execute ICP reconciliations and non-commercial transactions (HKIA)
• Prepare Group overlays and assist BUs with submission requirements
• Perform roll-forward of confirmation rule files

Consolidation & Journals

• Prepare and post consolidation journals , including:
• - Opening balance reconciliations
• - Notional recharge / distribution rights journals
• - Investment in subsidiaries
• - Share-in-trust and treasury shares
• Support XBRL tagging where applicable

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and update IIM templates
• Support ICS reporting and balance sheet valuation
• Perform YOY analysis of investment assets
• Manage entity listing updates for quarterly CASI templates

Regulatory, Disclosure & Other Activities

• Contribute to disclosure preparation for group reporting
• Support ONS returns and other regulatory templates
• Coordinate certificate & white-out packs shared with BUs

Quality & Controls

• Ensure strong governance over reporting processes
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and audit trails
• Support process improvements and standardization initiatives

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Chartered Accountant (mandatory)
• 4-9 years' experience in financial reporting, and consolidation
• Experience with life insurance accounting or financial services (preferred)
• Strong understanding of IFRS / HKFRS , consolidation concepts, and control frameworks
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with reporting tools (OneStream, Workiva) is an advantage
• High attention to detail, strong analytical mindset, and ability to meet tight timelines
• Comfortable working with stakeholders across geographies and time zones

What Youll Gain

• Exposure to group-level financial reporting for a large international insurer
• Hands-on experience across consolidation, regulatory reporting, and financial controls
• Opportunity to work closely with the Hong Kong Group Finance team
• A culture that values learning, ownership, and excellence