Accounting & Regulatory Finance Manager Country

Role Purpose

The Governance Manager – Accounting & Reporting is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial statements, overseeing accounting governance processes, supporting internal and external reporting requirements, and driving financial analysis to identify risks, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities.

The role will support governance and control frameworks, audit activities, tax-related matters, and finance transformation projects while partnering with stakeholders across finance and business functions to strengthen financial oversight and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Statement Governance

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial statements and accounting records.
• Oversee internal and external financial reporting processes to ensure timely and compliant submissions.
• Conduct materiality assessments and analytical reviews to identify anomalies, discrepancies, and reporting risks.
• Support Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss governance activities to ensure transparency and reporting quality.

Financial Analysis & Variance Investigation

• Perform monthly governance reviews, including Total Business Volume (TBV) and other management reporting analyses.
• Monitor movements across Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts, identifying trends, risks, and unusual fluctuations.
• Investigate period-over-period variances and provide meaningful insights to Finance Directors and Finance Factory teams.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support management decision-making and business priorities.

Governance & Internal Controls

• Maintain and continuously enhance governance, risk, and control frameworks, including Risk and Control Matrices.
• Support governance processes and control monitoring activities through systems such as BlackLine and related control platforms.
• Perform quality reviews and oversight checks to ensure compliance with internal policies and governance standards.
• Analyze significant account balances and identify potential issues, including feeder system discrepancies, reconciliations, and accounting risks.

Provisions & Liability Insurance Components (LIC)

• Partner with Finance Factory teams to review and validate accounting provisions.
• Support review of tax provisions and other accounting estimates to ensure accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Ensure completeness and adequacy of provisions within financial reporting processes.

Audit & Compliance Support

• Coordinate and support external and internal audit engagements.
• Prepare, review, and provide audit documentation, supporting evidence, and management responses.
• Monitor remediation activities arising from audit findings and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Promote strong compliance practices and adherence to governance requirements.

Tax Governance

• Support identification, assessment, and escalation of tax-related risks.
• Review tax-related balances, trends, and accounting treatments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with tax specialists and finance stakeholders on tax governance matters.

Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted finance partner for internal stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Underwriting, Sales, Corporate Accounting, and other functions.
• Provide accounting expertise and guidance on complex financial and governance-related topics.
• Support senior leadership by delivering meaningful financial insights and recommendations.
• Act as a key point of contact for special projects and global accounting initiatives.

Project Leadership & Finance Transformation

• Lead or contribute to finance transformation initiatives, accounting process improvements, and system enhancement projects.
• Drive standardization, efficiency, and best-practice implementation across accounting and reporting activities.
• Coordinate governance meetings, monitor project milestones, and provide progress updates to stakeholders.
• Support change management and adoption of new tools, processes, and controls.

AI Readiness & Digital Innovation

• Leverage AI-enabled tools, automation solutions, and data analytics to improve reporting quality, governance effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive accounting and control activities.
• Utilize data visualization and digital insights to enhance financial decision-making and risk management.
• Promote responsible use of AI technologies in accordance with Allianz standards, governance policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Actively contribute to a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and digital transformation within Finance.

What You Bring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree or other advanced qualification is an advantage.
• Professional certification such as CMA, ACCA, CA, CPA, CIMA, DipIFR, or equivalent is highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Control, Governance, Audit, or related Finance functions.
• Experience within multinational and matrix organizations is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing governance, reporting, compliance, or audit-related activities.
• Exposure to finance transformation initiatives and process improvement projects is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of IFRS, financial reporting, accounting principles, and governance frameworks.
• Advanced financial analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience supporting internal and external audit processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, BlackLine, reconciliation tools, and reporting platforms is preferred.
• Familiarity with data analytics, automation technologies, and AI-powered productivity tools is an advantage.

Behavioral Competencies

Customer & Market Excellence

• Strive for excellence and continuous improvement.
• Deliver high-quality outcomes while maintaining customer focus.
• Drive simplification and operational effectiveness.

Collaborative Leadership

• Build strong partnerships across teams and functions.
• Share knowledge, best practices, and expertise.
• Provide constructive feedback and contribute to team development.

Entrepreneurship

• Take ownership and accountability for results.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Embrace change and drive efficiency through new ideas and technologies.

Trust

• Act with integrity, transparency, and professionalism.
• Foster an inclusive and respectful working environment.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and commitment to ethical business practices

Success Profile

You will be successful in this role if you:

• Demonstrate strong accounting, governance, and analytical expertise.
• Possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability.
• Can effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Take initiative to improve processes through automation, AI adoption, and digital innovation.
• Thrive in a collaborative, international, and multicultural environment.

Reporting Line & Stakeholder Interaction

This role reports to the Head of Accounting & Reporting and collaborates closely with senior finance leadership, Managing Directors, Finance Factory teams, auditors, tax specialists, business leaders, and other internal and external stakeholders across the organization.

Working Conditions

• Office-based working environment with hybrid flexibility in line with company policy.
• May require occasional travel and participation in regional or global projects.
• Flexibility to support key reporting cycles, audit activities, and business-critical deadlines when required.