CIGNA

Accounting Analyst

Singapore Full time

Critical Tasks and Expected Contributions/Results:

  • Completion of Phase 2 and 3 of NBB Finance Controls Framework Documentation Project.

  • Responsible for ongoing maintenance of NBB Finance Controls Framework Documentation (post-Project).

  • Responsible for the accounting for the LHB business (GAAP/IFRS 4):

    • Monthly closing of accounts in Oracle including posting of manual journals

    • Preparation of monthly and adhoc journals including supporting documentation

    • Maintenance of LHB memberwise report for UPR and DAC computation

    • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all accounts in line with US SOX requirements

  • Responsible for the preparation of the IFRS 17 accounts:

    • Monthly IFRS 17 runs (including preparation of data files) and data / output validations

    • Reconciliations between IFRS 4 trial balance (Oracle IFRS ledger) to IFRS 17 trial balance (FastPost)

  • Responsible for the preparation of LHB captive reinsurance statements, invoices and reconciliations

  • Complete quarterly and year end reporting exhibits to Head Office in line with timetable

  • Support in annual external audit

  • Review of manual processes to propose and implement changes to make them more efficient and reduce risk

  • Support the enhancements and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for LHB system and processes, to ensure that all accounting requirements are catered for

  • Supporting the wider finance team in various ad hoc projects

Key Challenges/Anticipated Changes in Environment:

  • Familiarity with finance reporting risk and controls documentation.

  • Ongoing enhancements of IFRS 17 systems and processes including data challenges

  • Manual LHB processes

  • Be able to juggle priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

  • Be high degree of personal, high intellect, strong financial acumen; with professional integrity and be able to balance and apply accounting principles in a commercial setting

Developmental Value of Position:

  • Works well independently and takes ownership to influence team environment

  • Possess a deep hunger and willingness to experiment in order to learn and grow further

  • Dynamic individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills to productively interact with different colleagues

Experience/Knowledge, Education and Other Requirements:

  • Fully qualified accountant

  • External audit experience

  • Experience in SOX or similar financial reporting internal controls documentation is preferrable

  • Experience of monthly accounting close process in a fast-paced environment

  • Experience in insurance and within an international environment is preferable

  • Familiar with MAS regulatory reporting requirements

  • Focus on strong control environment and experience of balance sheet reconciliations

  • US GAAP knowledge is preferable

  • IFRS 17 knowledge is preferable

  • Able to work under pressure and meet key deadlines

  • Experience on Oracle or similar General Ledger packages

  • Strong excel and general PC skills are essential

Personal Competencies Required:

  • Team player who has a hands-on approach to achieving objectives with ability to motivate self and others

  • Results oriented individual with a drive for continuous improvement

  • Flexibility with the ability to prioritize work to ensure tight deadlines are met

  • Responsible individual who is used to dealing with people at all levels of the organization

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Attention to detail

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