Financial Controller — Insurance & Investments

Job Summary

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial control environment, accounting operations, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and financial governance. In an insurance and investment environment, the role provides strong oversight of insurance accounting, investment accounting, portfolio reporting, capital adequacy, reserves, and financial risk controls.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the financial control and accounting function.

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting.

Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements and management accounts.

Establish and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.

Oversee investment accounting, including valuation, income recognition, and portfolio reconciliation.

Monitor insurance-related accounting, including premiums, claims, reserves, commissions, and reinsurance transactions.

Manage budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial performance reporting.

Monitor cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and capital requirements.

Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, insurance regulations, tax requirements, and regulatory reporting.

Coordinate internal and external audits and resolve audit findings.

Work closely with investment, risk, actuarial, treasury, and business teams.

Provide financial analysis and insights to the CFO, CEO, and senior management.

Strengthen financial governance and identify control weaknesses.

Lead and develop the finance/accounting team.

Ideal Candidate Profile

10–15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.

Strong background in financial control, financial reporting, accounting, audit, and governance.

Experience in insurance, banking, asset management, investment management, or financial services preferred.

Practical knowledge of investment accounting and portfolio reporting is highly desirable.

Experience with regulatory reporting and financial-control frameworks.

Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and relevant insurance accounting requirements.

Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent preferred.

Strong leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.