Assistant Manager, Bank Reconciliation

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Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager of Bank Reconciliation, this position shall support the Bank Reconciliation unit by performing bank reconciliation process on a daily basis by following the applicable standard operating procedures and internal policies.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform the reconciliation of GL bank balance against the bank statement balance.
• Perform the reconciliation of receipts and payments of the Company's operating bank accounts.
• Perform investigation on the unreconciled items to ensure the open items are reconciled and resolved in a timely manner.
• Propose the resolution of open items and perform matching in the Bank Reconciliation System.
• Prepare the proposed journal entries to resolve the open items.
• Prepare daily bank reconciliation report.
• Perform data loading into Bank Reconciliation System on daily basis and ensure no integrity.
• Monitor tickets raised and liaise with both internal & external parties when there is any issue related to reconciliation and follow-up closely to ensure issue resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensure the bank reconciliation is performed in accordance to the relevant standard operating procedures.
• Work closely with the relevant stakeholders on any issue arising from bank reconciliation.
• Provide support on all issues identified from audit by external auditors, Gw IA & Regional SOX team for bank reconciliation related area.
• Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for Bank Reconciliation System.
• Regularly engage in Bank Reconciliation System enhancement initiatives.
• Assist on any ad hoc & administrative tasks upon request.

Job Specification

Education

• Bachelor or Degree in finance, accountancy, banking, investment, economics or equivalent.
• Internationally recognized accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, etc.) or working towards designation will be an added advantage.

Experience

• At least 3 years of working experience in the financial services industry such as insurance or banking.
• Working experience in the financial services industry such as insurance or banking will be an added advantage.

Special Business Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications & financial accounting system.
• Knowledge in any bank reconciliation system will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and resolution skills.

Others

• Good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Good interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Independent, organized and possess good work ethics with a positive attitude.
• Flexible and able to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to details, meticulous and diligent.
• Strict compliance with all applicable deadlines and able to work under pressure.
• Responsible and willing to learn.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

Job ID 24080122