Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale IFRS transformation and regulatory change initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in IFRS standards (preferably IFRS 17 and IFRS 9), excellent stakeholder management skills, and proven experience delivering complex finance and technology transformation programs. The role requires collaboration across Finance, Actuarial, Risk, Technology, Data, and Business functions to ensure successful project execution and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IFRS transformation programs across multiple workstreams.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Establish robust project governance, reporting, and executive communication frameworks.
• Collaborate with Finance, Actuarial, Risk, Technology, and Business teams to align project objectives and delivery milestones.
• Drive IFRS implementation activities including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and business adoption.
• Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies (RAID) and drive mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct Steering Committee meetings and provide regular status updates to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational governance policies.
• Drive change management, training, and adoption activities to support successful program outcomes.
• Manage vendor engagement, contract governance, and third-party deliverables where applicable.
• Support finance modernization initiatives related to reporting, consolidation, accounting, and data transformation.

Skill Requirements

• 12+ years of IT and Business Transformation experience with at least 5 years in Project/Program Management.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards, preferably IFRS 17, IFRS 9, and financial reporting processes.
• Proven experience managing large-scale finance, regulatory, or transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of accounting, finance, actuarial, and reporting processes.
• Experience working with Insurance, Banking, or Financial Services organizations.
• Expertise in project governance, budget management, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams across multiple geographies.
• Strong vendor and third-party management experience.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Life Insurance, Health Insurance, General Insurance, or Banking domains.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, SAFe, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Finance Transformation, Enterprise Data Platforms, ERP, or Regulatory Reporting solutions.
• Experience with cloud-based finance transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with actuarial systems, finance accounting platforms, and enterprise reporting solutions.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• IFRS Domain Expertise
• Project & Program Management
• Financial and Regulatory Transformation
• Stakeholder Management
• Governance & Compliance
• Risk & Issue Management
• Executive Communication
• Team Leadership
• Budget & Resource Management
• Change Management

Domain Preference

• Insurance (Life, Health, General)
• Banking & Financial Services (BFSI)

Other Requirements