Head of Financial Reporting & Control - 285201

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HSBC Life Assurance (Malta) Ltd is a leading insurance company in Malta. The company has a 29-year track record of providing Life Insurance, Retirement and Investment solutions to customers. HSBC Life is 100% owned by HSBC Bank Malta plc. We are seeking a high calibre Head of Financial Reporting and Financial Control to join our Finance leadership team in HSBC Life Malta. This senior role, works closely with the CFO and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial reporting and financial control, ensuring accuracy, compliance and transparency in our financial operations

Here in Malta you will help evolve and grow our business.

Are you looking for your next career opportunity as a finance professional? Do you enjoy forming part of a dynamic team working with various stakeholders in the world of insurance?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!

In this role you will:

· Lead the preparation of all internal and external statutory financial reports in accordance with IFRS, including IFRS 17.

· Partner with the actuarial team to integrate actuarial inputs into financial reporting.

· Manage tax calculations & submissions

· Manage the audit process, liaising with external auditors to ensure smooth delivery and resolution of issues.

· Develop and maintain a robust internal control environment tailored to the risks and requirements of life insurance operations.

· Ensure all financial controls and reconciliations are effectively designed and executed and manage balance sheet substantiation.

Collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams including Actuarial, Risk, Operations, Investments and Product & Distribution teams to ensure financial reporting aligns with business activity.

You should apply if you:

• Are fully qualified accountant or equivalent with proven track record in managing financial control and reporting function.
• Have knowledge of IFRS 17 accounting standards or audit experience would be considered as an asset.
• Understand life insurance products and actuarial collaboration would be preferred.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication & interpersonal skills – must be able to communicate effectively both internally with senior stakeholders at the local and group levels and externally with auditors and regulatory bodies
• Are proactive, analytical mindset with attention to detail, and able to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate experience managing or leading teams

Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you.

This role is on a full-time basis and offers the opportunity for hybrid working

What you’ll get in return:

Not only is HSBC a great place to work, but we also offer the following unique and exciting opportunities and benefits:

• We’ll help you progress your career, including access to development programmes, mentoring and coaching, as well as world-class training through HSBC University

• You can work your way and will have a say in when, where and how you and your team flexibly work together

• Our benefits will give you financial security, and can include our Employee Pension Plan contributions

• We’ll give you a huge range of resources that support your mental, physical and social well-being including free counselling sessions and an annual wellbeing expense claim

• You’ll have opportunities to work internationally - this can be your place to start and branch out to anywhere we have offices

• You’ll be able to join our Employee Resource Groups that bring together colleagues with shared characteristics and common interests.

For more information on our benefits and application forms we recommend you visit our website www.hsbc.com.mt/careers/hbmt

At HSBC, our purpose is opening up a world of opportunity and by joining our team, you can be part of something bigger. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible.

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