Assistant Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting

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Job Responsibilities

MFRS 9

• To take on post-implementation roles of MFRS/IFRS 9 such as continuous enhancement of reporting tools and working templates for reporting purposes and UAT for system enhancement.
• Responsible for the required support via automated system on MFRS 9 monthly reporting for PFS Credit, Wholesale Credit (WCD), overseas subsidiaries and branches.
• Active liaison to support for various departments (IT, PFS Credit, WCD, GMF, Group Risk, etc.) with the various source data (e.g. simulation/ half-yearly review of forward-looking adjustments, stress test, sensitivity analysis, variance analysis, etc.) as well as liaison with external auditors and BNM.
• Responsible for the preparation of Management/Board committees' meeting papers (e.g. CAQ, BAC, BARMC, ITSC) related to updates and changes of MFRS 9 model/ methodologies/ policies as well as the disclosure notes to the quarterly and statutory accounts.
• To proactively follow-up with respective SBUs in order to ensure UATs by Biz Users are duly completed as per project timelines and aligned with the project deliverables at a quality and timely manner as well as to escalate any concerns/ unresolved issues that might potentially lead to project delays.

Liquidity Reporting Automation Project

• To lead in the project with adequate project management background and expertise in handling the prerequisites (e.g. price negotiation, Statement of Work/ Agreement, Tender Waiver Memo, Project
  Room setup, laptops procurement, PSC Updates, Minutes of PSC meeting, etc.).
• To proactively follow-up with respective SBUs in order to ensure UATs by Biz Users are duly completed as per project timelines and aligned with the project deliverables at a quality and timely manner as well as to escalate any concerns/ unresolved issues that might potentially lead to project delays.
• Oversee and monitor deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor project progress.
• Manage relationships with vendors, business users and IT. Ensure the project team follows all required processes and procedures.

Liquidity Reporting Automation Project

• Review of the subsidiaries accounts, fixed Asset schedule etc on monthly basis
• Prepare, compile and review of financial data and analysis for submission to Bank Negara Malaysia
• Assist in the preparation of the Bank's Annual Report
• Coordinate the preparation of financial information required in the quarterly submission to Bank Negara Malaysia and/or the annual report.

Adhoc

• Review the results of the EIR calculator and analysis of the EIR fluctuations on a monthly basis
• Tracking and Review of quarterly RRPT reports for submission to Board Audit Committee
• Involved in the month end/closing of the DCT (DC Tower)

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accounting/ Finance or Professional degree qualification (ACCA/ICAEW, etc)
• 6-8 years prior related experience; 3-4 years prior external audit experience with international accounting firm or a mid sized audit firm will be advantageous
• Equip with strong technical accounting knowledge with familiarity in MFRS/IFRS accounting standards.
• Strong financial literacy and attention to detail

About Hong Leong Bank

We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our "Digital at the Core" ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.

Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now.

Job ID JR0000018816