Accounting Data Management, Specialist

Build a healthier and more sustainable future for everyone.

About the Role

Report to: Manager, Insurance Operation & Accounting
Location: Ho Chi Minh
Function: Finance| Department: Financial Controlling - Insurance Operation & Accounting (IOA)
Type: Individual Contributor

THE 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.