BUSINESS ANALYST - FINANCE TRANSFORMATION (APAC)

Job description

Entity: Allianz Malaysia Berhad

Job Purpose 

The role is on Project- SimpliFi, as 'Tribe'– Chart of Accounts, Master Data, Consolidation.

This is a 2-year contract role.

 

What you do

• Work with stakeholders to define financial transformation requirements regarding CMC, more focus COA Chart of Accounts). 
• Support design of CoA structures aligned with transformation objectives.
• Ensure cross-departmental collaboration for SAP transformation goals involving the Business Partner module
• Implement reporting requirements into Common CoA incl. numbering, text and all technical fields in MDM tool
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess current local CoA, identify gaps, and design mitigations
• Ensure CoA meets regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational reporting requirements
• Manage creditor and debtor master data in the SAP Business Partner module, in-line with regulations
• Uphold high data quality in Business Partner management for financial integrity
• Manage consistency with MDM tool
• Support change management, underscoring the benefits of SAP transformation
• Ensure safeguarding and compliance measures are in place
• Align E2E processes with integrated systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA and Fioneer Posting Gateway) and the bigger picture 

 

What you bring

• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and CoA structures with a keen interest in applying this knowledge to SAP systems
• Experience in CoA design, with a track record of finance transformations to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities
• Demonstrate knowledge of governance and regulatory requirements
• Experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) or business partnering roles
• Exposure to working with international teams 
• Ability to translate technical information into understandable business terms
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess CoA frameworks and identify areas for improvement

• Demonstrate a keen interest in applying technology to business
• Basic understanding of data bases and data management
• Effective communicator and collaborator, able to bridge finance and technical teams, ensuring clear understanding and implementation of financial data management practices
• Change management - ability to lead teams and stakeholders through change

• Holds a bachelor’s or master's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Optional Certifications: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or CPA's, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

 

What we offer

·  Be part of a team that’s open-minded, supportive, and genuinely focused on customer outcomes.
·  A sense of belonging in the workplace, where you are welcomed and encouraged to bring your most authentic self to work.
·  An employer that is committed to supporting hybrid work and readily provides flexible & remote work options.
·  Access to LinkedIn Learning and Degreed and career opportunities across the world, to support your continuous learning and you taking control of your career development.
·  Robust and comprehensive benefit offerings for your health and well being
·  Initiatives to support your financial wellness through selected discounted Allianz insurance products, pension contributions and our referral bonus scheme.
·  The opportunity to take part in our Employee Share Purchase Program - own a piece of your employer.

 

 

 

 

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. 
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.