Assistant Vice President, Finance Team

Job Overview:

As an Associate Director, you will be responsible for leading the Accounting, Reporting & Change Team. This role includes owning all Finance Regulatory, Statutory, Head Office, and Tax reporting for Malaysia entities, acting as Subject Matter Expert and Finance Business Partner for key local stakeholders, including local Executive Committee (ExCO) members, and playing a key role in the strategy and management of the broader Malaysia Finance Management team.

If You Have the Following:

• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience in Audit, Financial Accounting, Tax, Management Reporting, and Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Professional Accounting Qualification required (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.).
• Working knowledge and application of accounting concepts within a Financial Institution / IFRS Knowledge.
• Strong project management and change skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• This is a people manager role, responsible for leading a high-performing team of between 4-5 banking accountants.
• Organize and manage the day-to-day operations for timely and accurate reporting of various accounting reports, including but not limited to Trial balance, ledger, Profit & Loss account, Balance sheet substantiation, and attend monthly closing meetings with Head Office.
• Manage the team to ensure all reporting is in line with CACEIS and statutory requirements, e.g., GL, Balance Sheet substantiation, consolidation packages, local regulatory survey and declaration, and Finance and Tax submissions to home authorities.
• Manage the team to complete the year-end audit and ensure financial statements are accurately completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Responsible for leading change in the accounting system, where applicable, and continuous monitoring and implementation of process improvements to establish a balance between efficiency and key controls.
• Review the financial reports prepared and attend meetings set with various stakeholders for financial presentation.
• Enhance the business partnering capabilities of Malaysia Finance in support of country and business strategies and transformation objectives.
• Conduct robust reviews of business and function costs, recommend and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Actively participate in local and global projects, including assisting in driving continuous process improvements, such as report standardization and centralization of processes.
• Maintain standard, centralized processes where applicable to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of management reporting.
• Ensure documentation such as procedure notes are current and maintained in line with best practices.

Financial Reports, tax reporting , Financial Planning Analysis, Management Reporting, cima, Audit, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), tax accounting , Budget Management