Assistant Manager - Finance

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### **General Information** **Location** Noida, Uttar Pradesh Working Schedule Full-Time Work Arrangement Hybrid Relocation Assistance Available No Posted Date 21-Jul-2026 Job ID 19309 ### **Description and Requirements** **Position Summary** This role is part of the Financial Assurance team within MGCC Finance and is responsible for supporting and delivering Financial Assurance reviews and Internal Financial Controls (IFC) testing for MetLife Global Capability Centers. The role involves reviewing existing processes, evaluating internal controls, identifying process improvement opportunities, delivering actionable insights, and preparing reports based on the Assurance reviews. The incumbent will partner closely with cross‑functional stakeholders, review & validate adherence to company policies and procedures, and support continuous improvement of the Financial Assurance framework. **Job Responsibilities** - Support and execute planned Financial Assurance reviews, including scoping support, risk assessment, preparation of work papers, testing, and issue documentation. - Independently manage Assurance reviews of assigned processes or areas. - Ensure assurance activities follow a risk‑based approach across planning, fieldwork, reporting, and action‑plan follow‑up. - Perform periodic reviews of business processes and operations to assess compliance with approved policies and procedures. - Review financial transactions and process-level controls to assess accuracy, completeness, and effectiveness. - Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of Internal Financial controls (IFC) annually. - Work closely with business stakeholders to understand processes, validate observations, and identify improvement opportunities, including opportunities for automation. - Assist in developing clear and practical management action plans and track progress toward closure. - Prepare high‑quality assurance documentation and draft reports, articulating risks, root causes, impact, and recommendations. - Support presentation of assurance observations and insights to management forums, as required. - Engage with stakeholders to ensure timely closure of agreed action items - Use data analytics and structured datasets to support audit testing, trend analysis, exception identification, and continuous assurance activities. - Leverage existing automation and analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, Power Apps, automated trackers) to improve efficiency in testing, reporting, and follow‑ups. - Contribute to periodic management dashboards and reporting to summarize assurance coverage, key risks, and action‑item status. - Suggest & support enhancements to the existing framework, including methodology and reporting requirements for the Financial Assurance function. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** **Education** Chartered Accountant (CA)/ Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) **Technical Skills and Experience** - 3–5 years of experience in Internal Audit, Financial Assurance, or similar assurance roles, including IFC / SOX testing exposure. - Good understanding of risk‑based audits, internal controls, and process reviews. - Strong working knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power Query is a plus. - Hands‑on or working exposure to Power Apps & Power BI for analysis, workflows and reporting. - Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify risks and control gaps. - Analyzing data to identify trends, exceptions, and variations. - Good communication and presentation skills; able to explain observations clearly to stakeholders. - Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and meet tight reporting timelines. - Proactive mindset with clarity of thought and attention to detail. - Team player who can work effectively in a small, high‑ownership team **Good to Have (Preferred)** - Experience in developing automated workflows in audit process or business operations **About MetLife** Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!