Financial Controller

FWD Group is a pan-Asian life insurance business with more than 11 million customers across 10 markets, including some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world. FWD reached its 10-year anniversary in 2023. The company is focused on making the insurance journey simpler, faster and smoother, with innovative propositions and easy-to-understand products, supported by digital technology. Through this customer-led approach, FWD is committed to changing the way people feel about insurance. Visit

In Singapore, FWD aims to change the way people feel about insurance by leveraging technology to deliver products and services that are relevant, easy to understand and always convenient for our customers. To this end, we have a direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform that allows customers to buy their preferred life and general insurance products directly from our website; as well as a network of preferred Financial Advisory (FA) firms for customers who want to speak with an advisor before committing to an insurance plan. Whatever their preference, we believe insurance should be simple, reliable and convenient.

Similarly, if you are looking for a career where you can create a real impact and celebrate living, we invite you to join us on our exciting journey.

PURPOSE

Reporting directly to the CFO, the FC leads the entire Finance function, including reporting, operations and transformation. As the main gatekeeper of the Company’s books, the FC leads and inspires his / her teams and ensures the integrity of all financials reported by the Company is maintained at all times. The role also provides regular exposure to senior management and business partnering opportunities.

KEY ACCOUNTAIBILITIES

1. Finance Reporting and Operations

• Ensure the Company’s accounting, reporting, investment and tax practices are in line with accounting standards and in compliance with regulations, as well as internal and Group policies.
• Support the CFO in the set-up and maintenance of Finance-related policies to ensure strong governance of internal practices.
• Ensure timely delivery of all financial reports and statements with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ensure the accounting, investment and other relevant systems, as well as off-system processes and work flows are well-designed and set up to support reporting requirements.
• Ensure changes to such systems and other processes are made via a well-planned process. Ensure that ample resources and time are allowed for requirement specification and testing to allow for a smooth transition from development to production.
• Own the budgeting and monitoring process. Support senior management in understanding expense budgets and the impact of spends on the business.
• Adopt a vigilant and business-focused approach in the role. Highlight risks to senior management promptly.
• Drive year-end audit process as the key liaison person with external auditors.
• Support the CFO in maintaining relationship with key bank partners.

2. Finance Transformation Projects

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY