Total 11 job vacancies by AIA Singapore Private Limited

Job Responsibilities

• To ensure operational effectiveness and efficiency within reconciliation and to alert management to any control weakness and appropriate actions required on a timely basis.
• To understand and review existing end-to-end operational processes to identify inefficiencies and possible improvements & liaise with various internal and external parties to implement.
• To assist the manager in proper documentation of key processes, workflows and controls in reconciliation.
• To assist in design, preparation and automation of management and analysis reports
• To be SME for reconciliation system and particularly to ensure transactions are uploaded into systems timely and completely.
• To assist in performing reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts. Ensure all reconciling items are properly explained, followed-up and closed within reasonable timeline.
• To ensure all transaction are properly accounted for in timely manner as well as ensuring all reconciling items are properly explained, follow-up and closed within reasonable timeline.
• To participate in ad-hoc projects and tasks as and when assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of finance operations within the financial industry
• Possess a Bachelor Degree in Accountancy or Finance

Job Responsibilities:

· Transform the BU Investment (Asset Owner) sub-function for AIAS to enable the next generation analytics and solutioning through implementing new analytics modules, measuring, monitoring and reporting in the new investment system.

· Design the internal analytics and monitoring reporting from Asset Owner perspective to enable strategic discussions to enhance competitiveness of our insurance product as well as new product development.

· Support the company wide strategic asset allocation and tactical asset allocation process to optimize investment outcome and enhance asset and lability management

· Lead the implementation of investment analytics/monitoring and reporting system in AIA Singapore

· Act as the subject matter expert of investment performance analysis and portfolio analytics to support management reporting and performance attribution

· Co-lead the annual strategic planning exercise for assets and investment division for the planned period

· Drive better investment performances through regular and frequent discussions and reviews with external fund managers including AIAIM, focusing to ensure investment requirements are met and risk-adjusted investment returns are optimized

· Enhance the management information reporting to all committees such as Investment Committee (IC), EXCO, Product committee, as well as AIA SG Board meeting based on the information provided by external asset managers and Group Centres of Excellence.

· Set mandates and benchmarks for all the Company’s Investment portfolios and monitor execution of all mandates to ensure adherences to all MAS as well as internal limits and investment requirements

· Provide analytics of investment solutions to enhance risk adjusted returns and optimize asset and liability positions to support insurance product development

· Facilitate investment governance and control including monitoring SAA/TAA, investment risk limits, investment/portfolio mandate monitoring and all internal control assessment

· Facilitate monthly investment sign-off to support month-end closing and regular regulatory filing to external parties and regulators

· Responsible for portfolio analytics to support performance measurement and review against benchmarks, investment solutioning and investment analysis.

· Perform gap / impact analysis relating to AIA Investment Governance Framework updates and regulatory notices to ensure the Company’s smooth transition to the new requirements

· Work with Group Investment Middle Office/Legal & Governance to enhance and improve the investment system infrastructure to enable more comprehensive analysis.

· Share the responsibility of ensuring the adherence to AIA Investment Governance Framework, while strengthening the control environment (as 1st Line of defense) and to facilitate the governance, risk and compliance culture, together with 2nd and 3rd Line of defense at AIA Singapore

Requirements:

· At least a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, financial engineering, data analytics, statistics, math, economics or actuarial science. Masters degrees and/or additional professional qualifications such as CFA preferred.

· Collaborative, communicative, and strong team player is a must.

· Passion of the investment and capital market area is a must

· Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the Investment or Insurance industry. Additional investment performance reporting / risk analysis experience will be an advantage

· Knowledge on regulatory and economic capital metrics, investment management

· Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; accuracy and detail orientated; excellent communication skills; able to articulate and verbalise thoughts, ideas and reasoning

· Familiar with Aladdin, Bloomberg PORT/AIM and MS office application.

· Highly self-motivated with ability to multi-task.

Overall, this position is responsible for expense budget and reporting functions within the organization. This role involves managing the preparing, analysis and reporting of expense budgets, as well as ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Expense Budget Preparation:

· Collaborates with various departments to gather budget inputs and provide financial guidance.

· Ensures expense budget aligns with the organization’s goals and objectives

Expense Monitoring and Analysis

· Responsible for monitoring actual expenses against budget, identifying variances and analyzing reasons behind them.

· Ensures expenditures align within budget constraints and are within approved limits

· Provides insights and recommendations to senior management

· Prepare for analytical review for financial closing

· Provide GOE insights to all departments on expense control oversight.

· Prepare financial analysis for ad-hoc presentation decks

Financial Reporting

· Coordinate Expense Study exercise for Expense allocation and expense deferability

· Facilitate quarterly expense study exercise and allocation of expenses between lines of businesses

· Prepare expense breakdowns for annual MAS reports

· Business Process Owner of Cost Centre Accounting under SA

Financial and Non-Financial Measures:

· Ensure timely and quality submission of budget submission deliverables and management reports to senior management.

Communication Requirements

· Internal (90%) - For budget preparation, communication with all HODs and EXCO required for understanding budget basis in order to prepare budget submission. Extensive internal communications required from all departments, in order to explain financial results. Business-minded with a management focus and able to build trusted strategic partnership relationships with heads of business functions, senior management and Group Office to provide support from a business perspective. Strategic-minded and able to consider the wider picture in complex situations by linking disparate information and taking an abstract or long-term perspective. Ability to build rapport in engaging and yet challenge manner to partner with and offer support to heads of business functions to manage their costs

· External (10%) – Discussion with auditors on financial performance

Requirements:

· Education – Bachelor of Accountancy

· Experience – 5 years’ experience in Insurance industry

· Certifications/licenses – Certified Public Accountant

· Special skills – Understanding of IFRS, SFRS and MAS Regulations, good communication skills, and report writing skills.

Responsible for assisting in monthly closing of AIA Singapore and other AIA related entities

Responsible for assisting in preparation of periodic quarter-end and annual preparation of group closing templates, MAS returns and SFRS financial statements as well as investment accounting

Responsibilities:

• Monthly Closing for Singapore and related entities

- Complete monthly closing

• Balance Sheet Reconciliation

• Quarterly / annual closing

Group closing templates: To assist in preparation of the IFRS templates

MAS returns: To assist in preparation of the returns together with analysis

SFRS financial statements: To assist in preparation of the financial statements together with analysis

• Year end audit

- To assist in preparation of audit schedule and replying audit queries

• Investment accounting

Requirements:

• Education – Degree in Accounting / Finance

• Experience – 2 to 3 years in financial reporting or audit

• Other skills – Microsoft Excel, SAP

Possessing up-to-date knowledge on AIA finance and accounting processes, terminology, workflows, system functionalities, parameters and interfaces, finance operations and data analysis
Support senior Finance partners to identify and drive the successful delivery of new improvement initiatives

Job Description

• Possess up-to-date knowledge on AIA finance and accounting processes, terminology, workflows, system functionalities, parameters and interfaces, finance operations and data analysis
• Effectively engage finance collaborators and gain credibility to influence decision makers
• Participate and actively listen during workshops/ interviews to understand key messages
• Proactively research standard processes and evaluate suggested technical solutions against business requirements to propose most effective solutions
• Quality assurance approach in reviewing system and testing related outputs to ensure accuracy
• Result oriented with a sense of urgency to follow up with project-related matters to resolution and proactively report any concerns or unresolved issues that may lead to service interruption or project delays
• Review daily system reconciliation results
• Perform investigation and resolution for finance systems related is

Requirements

• Possess 2 years of experience handling finance system projects within the insurance industry
• Minimum Bachelor Degree or equivalent is preferred
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work in the fast pace environment

To support team lead for insurance policy related payment processing; ensuring all transactions are processed timely and accurately and accounted for appropriately; liaising with relevant parties internally, banks, operational issues resolutions; assist in the process change, new initiative and implementation including user-acceptance testing.

Job Description:

• Ensure timely and accurate daily payment processing for policy related payments.
• Ensure all payments are processed and completed within the agreed SLA.
• Assist the Manager to ensure sound financial controls and operations efficiency.
• Liaise with various departments within AIA and banks on all insurance operation payment related transactional matters.
• Alert /escalate for any control weakness to the Manager.
• Assist in preparation of monthly payment statistical reports.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as and when assigned.
• Regular clearing of long outstanding payable items and unreconciled bank open items.
• Perform quarterly balance sheet reconciliation. Follow up to ensure all transactions are accounted for. Investigate long aged items and exposed items for resolution.
• Key relationships other than those within reporting lines - All departments within AIA and external stakeholders eg Banks. All communication is expected to be able to communicate in a professional manner to both internal and external parties from time to time, based on factual events.

Requirements

· Education: Min. Diploma with emphasis on accountancy or finance

· Experience: Fresh graduates to 2 years of working experience in Finance department. More experienced candidates can be considered for more senior positions.

· Good interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written skills.

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and SAP

· Excellent team player and good work attitude.

· Meticulous and pay attention to details.

· Highly adaptable and ability to work under pressure

Job Responsibilities

• To ensure operational effectiveness and efficiency within reconciliation and to alert management to any control weakness and appropriate actions required on a timely basis.
• To understand and review existing end-to-end operational processes to identify inefficiencies and possible improvements & liaise with various internal and external parties to implement.
• To assist the manager in proper documentation of key processes, workflows and controls in reconciliation.
• To assist in design, preparation and automation of management and analysis reports
• To be SME for reconciliation system and particularly to ensure transactions are uploaded into systems timely and completely.
• To assist in performing reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts. Ensure all reconciling items are properly explained, followed-up and closed within reasonable timeline.
• To ensure all transaction are properly accounted for in timely manner as well as ensuring all reconciling items are properly explained, follow-up and closed within reasonable timeline.
• To participate in ad-hoc projects and tasks as and when assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of finance operations within the financial industry
• Possess a Bachelor Degree in Accountancy or Finance

· Corporate Income Tax (Brunei)

· Proactively manage the tax risks of the Singapore segment

· Ensure all tax compliance requirements are accurately and promptly met.

· Prepare and maintain tax records, returns, reports, and other tax related materials

· Recommend alternative tax treatments to alleviate tax burden and devise legal means to minimise tax liability using thorough knowledge of tax laws and regulations.

· Conduct research and analysis of existing and upcoming tax legislation to support AIA's tax planning and tax strategy

· Tax accounting including deferred tax.

· Prepare tax journal entries.

· Prepare monthly & quarterly group reporting tax template and balance sheet reconciliation

· Withholding tax and GST submission

· Assist in BEPS project

· Meet the deadline set by Group, Statutory Requirement and management

· Coordinate with key stakeholders, Tax consultant and Tax Office with regards to ECI and ITR income tax filing.

· Highlight any tax issues for escalation to group office on timely manner.

· Actively work with auditors and external consultants (if any) during annual audit/projects

REQUIREMENTS:

· A Degree in Accounting and/or professional qualification

· At least 8 years’ experience on Corporate Income Tax experience.

· Experience with taxation of insurance companies is a plus.

· Certifications/licenses – CPA and/or SIATP

· Special skills – Knowledge of Singapore tax rules and regulation

The main objectives of this position are to manage and oversee AIA IM efforts and delivery of our MAS ESG -Sustainability commitments. These commitments come from 2 sources:

1. MAS in Singapore and the obligations/guidelines for AMCs to drive sustainability scenario analysis and engagement impacts and reporting; and
2. Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA) focus on a few key areas.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build and implement the ESG target operating model in Investment Management to allow us to meet these current and future sustainability commitments.
• Assist the Chief Investment Officer in developing strong ESG capabilities and embed these into the teams in order to deliver the increasing complex needs of the MAS and the AIA insurance clients.
• Work closely with internal parties to achieve the objectives above and avoid duplication of effort.
• To support the Research & Stewardship team in the rollout and development of AIA’s ESG requirements as and when they overlap with the MAS requirements. This may include 1) portfolio ESG monitoring and transition management and 2) reporting on engagement with underlying investee companies.
• Expected to partner with Middle Office reporting to ensure we stay ahead of both local MAS but also AIA requirements on data and infrastructure.
• Support the system rollout in the investment teams specifically around the area of ESG to ensure the business gets the optimal use of the new system across all investment teams.
• Stay ahead of relevant global sustainability developments.
• Report on IM ESG progress versus commitments to stakeholders and also develop IM ESG policies & procedures in IM to be consistent with both AIA and MAS requirements.

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

Responsible for building and managing relationships with all of AIA’s custodian partners for retail accounts. Drive the overall efficiency of the onboarding new partners, account opening, as well as ongoing managing, monitoring and reporting processes

What you will do:

• Establish an efficient and integrated process of custodian account opening, problem solving for new accounts, due diligence checking and ongoing account asset value monitoring/reporting
• Build and manage business partnering relationships and as well as onboarding of new custodian partners
• Responsible for account value updates, maintenances as well as account analytics to support internal analysis and reporting
• Lead all the requests and issues in relation to custodian account opening and maintenance including but not limited to asset transfer, deduction of charges, buying/selling/replacing assets, top-ups, withdraws, change of particulars
• Liaise with Asset Managers (appointed by Customer), where applicable, on signing of LPOA and all transaction requests triggered by AIA or client
• Manage the end-to-end process, and responsible for the overall efficiency of the custodian account opening, managing, updating, and reporting processes

Other focus areas include assisting with

• Accounting issues and vital reporting
• Regular reviews and internal/external audits
• Regulatory and internal reporting

What you should have:

• At least 5 years of relevant experiences in financial industry
• Collaborative, great sense of responsibility and a strong team player
• Possess a passion for capital markets and dealing with enjoy working with various stakeholders
• Investment performance reporting / risk analysis experience will be an added advantage
• Familiar with investment reporting system and MS office applications including Excel, Power Point, Word
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; accuracy and detail orientated
• Excellent communication skills; able to articulate and verbalise thoughts, ideas, and reasoning
• Positive and energetic with potential to learn and grow

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

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

The main focuses of this position are as below:

• Establish an efficient and integrated process of custodian account opening, problem solving for new accounts, due diligence checking and ongoing account asset value monitoring/reporting
• Build and manage business partnering relationships and as well as onboarding of new custodian partners
• Responsible for account value updates, maintenances as well as account analytics to support internal analysis and reporting
• Lead all the requests and issues in relation to custodian account opening and maintenance including but not limited to asset transfer, deduction of charges, buying/selling/replacing assets, top-ups, withdraws, change of particulars
• Liaise with Asset Managers (appointed by Customer), where applicable, on signing of LPOA and all transaction requests triggered by AIA or client
• Manage the end-to-end process, and responsible for the overall efficiency of the custodian account opening, managing, updating, and reporting processes

Other focus areas include assisting with

• accounting issues and vital reporting
• regular reviews and internal/external audits
• regulatory and internal reporting
   

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH:

• At least 5 years of relevant experiences in financial industry
• Collaborative, great sense of responsibility and a strong team player
• Possess a passion for capital markets and dealing with enjoy working with various stakeholders
• Investment performance reporting / risk analysis experience will be an added advantage
• Familiar with investment reporting system and MS office applications including Excel, Power Point, Word
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; accuracy and detail orientated
• Excellent communication skills; able to articulate and verbalise thoughts, ideas, and reasoning
• Positive and energetic with potential to learn and grow

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.