Senior Assistant Vice President

The Senior Assistant Vice President (Finance Operations) will own end‑to‑end accounting, analysis and expense reporting for the IMU Insurance L&A segment. Reporting to the Geography Controller, the role partners with on‑shore teams, actuarial, AP/AR and external reporting groups to deliver accurate results, support strategic decision‑making, drive automation, and ensure compliance with corporate policies and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end‑to‑end Accounting & Analysis and Expense Reporting operations for the assigned geography.
• Partner with on‑shore teams to monitor and resolve high‑aged open items and prepare aging reports.
• Collaborate with on‑shore finance and business units on financial reporting deliverables and special projects.
• Provide internal and external audit support, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Anticipate client business needs, proactively resolve issues, and act as primary escalation point for operational matters.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead automation and transformation initiatives.
• Coach, mentor and develop finance team members, fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Create a client‑centric environment with transparent communication, recognition, and rewards aligned to client objectives.
• Design and maintain systems, checks and records to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Regularly review compliance adherence and report findings to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in insurance or related services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA or professional certification (CA, CPA, CFA) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing a regional finance team and leading large‑scale transformation projects.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance in India.
• Proven ability to partner with business stakeholders, actuarial teams, and external reporting groups.
• Hands‑on experience with automation tools (RPA, VBA, Power BI) and data analytics.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Effective communication and influencing abilities across senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Track record of driving process improvements and implementing robust internal controls.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities.