Accounting Data Management, Specialist

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About the Role
Report to: Manager, Insurance Operation & Accounting
Location: Ho Chi Minh
Function: Finance| Department: Financial Controlling - Insurance Operation & Accounting (IOA)
Type: Individual ContributorTHE OPPORTUNITY
The Accounting Data Management Specialist manages and governs accounting and operational data that supports insurance accounting, financial reporting, management decision-making, audits, and strategic initiatives. The role serves as the primary point of contact for BAU and ad hoc data requirements, ensuring that data is accurate, complete, consistent, timely, and readily available.
The role also acts as the key liaison between Finance and IT for data-related projects, system enhancements, automation initiatives, and issue resolution across insurance and accounting systems.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Data Management & Analytics (50%)
Data Management, Reporting & Quality
Manage and maintain recurring operational, accounting, and management reports sourced from multiple systems, ensuring data completeness, accuracy, consistency, integrity, and timely availability.
Develop, enhance, and automate recurring reports; maintain data dictionaries, report specifications, and process documentation.
Monitor data quality, investigate discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, and coordinate timely remediation.
Operational Data Support
Provide data extraction, validation, and reconciliation support for daily premium collection, bank accounts, policyholder accounting, agency compensation, balance sheet reconciliations, and other Finance operational processes.
Support the line manager in responding to ad hoc data requests, including management reviews, internal and external audits, and regulatory or authority visits.
Systems, Data Flows & SME Support
Coordinate with IT to resolve accounting data-flow issues across OLAS, SAP, the Data Warehouse, and related satellite systems, including FLP, LPS, and DMS.
Validate data during system upgrades, releases, and enhancements, and follow up on incidents through resolution.
Serve as the subject matter expert for accounting and operational data in system implementations, process transformations, and Data Warehouse initiatives.
Support requirements gathering, UAT execution, and post-implementation reviews for projects affecting Finance data.
B. Accounting Operations Support (20%)
Support daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities through accurate data preparation, validation, and reconciliation between operational systems and accounting records.
Support premium collection, policyholder accounting, and balance sheet reconciliation, including the investigation and clearance of outstanding items.
Ensure accounting data is appropriately prepared for IFRS, local statutory, management, and tax reporting, while monitoring relevant operational KPIs.
C. Process Improvement & Automation (30%)
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline reporting, reconciliation, and data-processing activities, reducing manual effort while strengthening control effectiveness.
Develop automation solutions, dashboards, and analytical tools that improve operational efficiency, management visibility, and decision-making.
Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and IT stakeholders on end-to-end data process improvements, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Statistics,
Mathematics, or a related discipline.
Experience
At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting, Finance operations, data analytics, insurance operations, or a related field.
Experience in insurance, banking, financial services, or a shared-services environment is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in handling large datasets and working across multiple operational systems.
Knowledge and Technical Skills
Working knowledge of SAP, insurance core systems, OLAS, Data Warehouse platforms, or related applications is preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong SQL querying and databasemanagement skills.
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or comparable data-visualization tools.
Experience with automation or analytical tools such as Power Automate, SAS EG,
Alteryx, Python, R, or equivalent is an advantage.
Core Competencies
Strong communication skills in Vietnamese and English.
Collaboration and teamwork.
Proactivity, independence, and accountability.
Effective time management and prioritization.
Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and structured problem-solving.
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