Assistant Vice President

Job Description: The Assistant Vice President will spearhead the Insurance finance function within the Operations division, overseeing complete process ownership from transaction capture to reporting. This role is accountable for delivering high‑quality service, executing transformation initiatives, and maintaining strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support business objectives.

Responsibilities

Own end‑to‑end finance processes for the Insurance L&A segment, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Lead month‑end and quarter‑end closing activities, delivering timely and error‑free financial statements.

Drive transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, automation, and data integrity.

Manage service delivery performance against SLAs and continuously enhance operational quality.

Act as primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders, addressing queries and aligning expectations.

Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for finance operations.

Coordinate cross‑functional teams to implement process improvements and system upgrades.

Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal control frameworks.

Mentor and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Prepare and present executive‑level reports and insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CA preferred.

Minimum 12 years of experience in finance operations, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.

Strong knowledge of insurance finance and L&A accounting principles.

Proven track record of managing large‑scale transformation projects.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Deep understanding of month‑end close processes and regulatory compliance.

Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g., People Soft, Oracle) and advanced Excel/Power BI.

Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams.

Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.