Finance Project & System Accountant

Job Summary

As the Finance Project & System Accountant, you will be supporting and delivering a variety of regulatory and business projects. In addition, you will be supporting the finance teams across the Zurich finance systems landscape. This will include technical assistance for system issues, system enhancements, User Acceptance Testing, and continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Takes accountability for a successful implementation of low/medium complexity local projects, sub-projects or phases of a larger project and selects appropriate processes required to ensures that the overall project objectives are clearly defined and met.
• They adapt to and apply different delivery approaches and perform, with appropriate support, project management processes to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and control as well as close a project in accordance with Zurich project management frameworks and policies.
• Provide support across Finance in relation to system issue, system/process improvement and information flows impacting Finance systems, accounting, and process flows.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• University degree or degree in business administration or degree in finance/accounting, or professional qualification in accountancy.
• PMP certified.

Experience:

• Financial Systems experience in a large corporate environment.
• 2+ years Project Management experience.
• Good understanding of Finance processes and accounting standards.
• Insurance experience will be advantageous.

Knowledge:

• Auditing principles & standards.
• IFRS/GAAP/Statutory accounting standard.
• Insurance or financial services industry practices.
• Basic understanding of IT platforms, applications, and related technology.
• Project management would be an added advantage.
• Advance in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Strong computer skills (especially MS Office & MS Power BI).
• Presentation skills.

Non-Technical Competencies:

• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and a curious nature.
• The ability to work on your own initiative.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and flexible approach, ability to work effectively with multiple priorities in parallel.

You are the heart & soul of Zurich! 
 

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step. 

Let’s continue to grow together!