Associate, Finance (Accounts, Operations and Systems)
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Before you apply
LocationUnknown
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience1–2 yrs
DepartmentFinance
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Management, Finance or a recognized professional accounting qualification or recognized qualification in Life Insurance Operations (e.g. LOMA, MII, AII)
1-2 years working experience in Life Insurance/Financial institutions
Strong understanding of accounting flow, including journal entries, reconciliation, and reporting
Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle and Insurance systems including FPMS System and AS400 System (Life Asia/G400/MBS400)
Proven experience in UAT coordination, test planning, and defect management
Knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel, VBA) and script (e.g., SQL)
Analytical Thinking, Interpersonal skills, Pro-activeness, Cross Functional Knowledge, Teamwork and cooperation, Sense of Urgency, Financial Transaction Processing, Information Gathering and Analysis
High level of integrity, takes accountability of work and good attitude over teamwork
Takes initiative to improve current state of things and adaptable to embrace new changes
Champion and embody our Core Values in everyday tasks and interactions
Demonstrate high level of integrity and accountability
Take initiative to drive improvements and embrace change
Take accountability of business and regulatory compliance risks, implementing measures to mitigate them effectively
Keep abreast with industry trends, regulatory compliance, and emerging threats and technologies to understand and highlight potential concerns/ risks to safeguard our company proactively
Skills
MySQL
HUE
Aptitude
Oracle
FPMS System
AS400 System
Life Asia
G400
MBS400
Power BI
Tableau
Excel
VBA
SQL
About the role
We are looking for a Finance Associate to join our dynamic finance division in the insurance industry. The ideal candidate will have background in financial operations, system testing, data validation and process optimization within the industry. This role ensures accurate financial processing, timely reconciliation, and efficient operations while contributing to projects integrating system testing and operational activities across multiple entities.
Responsibilities
Finance System Support & Maintenance: Provide daily operational support for finance systems, ensuring smooth functioning and timely resolution of system-related issues. Monitor system performance, data integrity, and transaction flows to ensure accurate financial processing and reporting. Coordinate with IT to address technical issues and implement system enhancements. Support Finance month-end and year-end closing activities.
System Testing & Validation: Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), regression testing, and system integration testing for Finance systems. Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and testing documentation aligned with business requirements. Validate system outputs against financial expectations and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Collaborate with IT and vendors to resolve defects and ensure timely deployment of fixes and enhancements.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Act as the primary liaison between Finance system users, IT departments, and external partners to ensure alignment on system requirements, testing plans, and issue resolution. Translate business needs into system requirements and handle test planning. Organize user training sessions, system walkthroughs, and post implementation reviews to ensure smooth adoption and continuous improvement.
Process Improvement & Efficiency: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, reduce manual intervention, and improving overall system efficiency. Implement process improvements and automation tools that support strategic initiatives and operational excellence. Monitor system usage and performance to proactively recommend improvements and ensure alignment with business needs.
Audit & Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal controls, industry standards, and regulatory requirements in all system testing activities. Maintain proper documentation for configuration settings, test cases, test results, issue logs, and SOP. Address audit findings related to finance systems and testing processes and implement corrective actions in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Project Involvement: Participate in finance-related projects aimed at enhancing system capabilities and streamlining operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize procedures, implement best practices, and drive operational efficiency.
Closing Activites: Participate in monthly closing process for insurance/takaful entities in accordance with the closing dateline. Leverage on tools (MySQL, HUE, Aptitude) for data extraction to perform reconciliation and manual journal adjustments. Communicate and work closely with stakeholders (IT, M&A, Reporting, Business Finance) to ensure closing activities progress smoothly.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Management, Finance or a recognized professional accounting qualification or recognized qualification in Life Insurance Operations (e.g. LOMA, MII, AII)
Have 1-2 years working experience in Life Insurance/Financial institutions
Strong understanding of accounting flow, including journal entries, reconciliation, and reporting.
Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle and Insurance systems including FPMS System and AS400 System (Life Asia/G400/MBS400).
Proven experience in UAT coordination, test planning, and defect management.
Knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel, VBA) and script (e.g., SQL).
Analytical Thinking, Interpersonal skills, Pro-activeness, Cross Functional Knowledge, Teamwork and cooperation, Sense of Urgency, Financial Transaction Processing, Information Gathering and Analysis
High level of integrity, takes accountability of work and good attitude over teamwork.
Takes initiative to improve current state of things and adaptable to embrace new changes.
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Champion and embody our Core Values in everyday tasks and interactions.
•
Demonstrate high level of integrity and accountability.
•
Take initiative to drive improvements and embrace change.
•
Take accountability of business and regulatory compliance risks, implementing measures to mitigate them effectively.
•
Keep abreast with industry trends, regulatory compliance, and emerging threats and technologies to understand and highlight potential concerns/ risks to safeguard our company proactively.
About the company
Founded in 1908, Great Eastern is a well-established market leader and trusted brand in Singapore and Malaysia. With over S$100 billion in assets and more than 16 million policyholders, including 12.5 million from government schemes, it provides insurance solutions to customers through three successful distribution channels – a tied agency force, bancassurance, and financial advisory firm Great Eastern Financial Advisers. The Group also operates in Indonesia and Brunei. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited and Great Eastern General Insurance Limited have been assigned the financial strength and counterparty credit ratings of “AA-” by S&P Global Ratings since 2010, one of the highest among Asian life insurance companies. Great Eastern’s asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors Limited, is one of the leading asset management companies in Southeast Asia. Great Eastern is a subsidiary of OCBC, the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932. It is the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.