Senior Assistant Vice President
- LocationKochi, Kerala, India
- Work typeHybrid
- Posted4 November 2026
- SourceEXL's careers page (Oracle Recruiting)
Live checkFirst seen 5 days ago; still listed on EXL's careers page 42 min ago.
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At a glance
- Experience10+ years
- EducationBachelor's degree
- Skills and toolsCPA, CFA, VBA, Power BI
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About the role
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.
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