Assistant Finance Manager (UK Support)

Main Duties

Key responsibilities require a high level of detail orientation and include but are not limited to:

• Controlling bank and intercompany reconciliations and carrying out investigations for unreconciled items.
• Accounts reconciliation and accounting postings into general ledger system.
• Reconciliation of other accounts in the general ledger, for example customer deposits.
• Preparing analysis of accounts and producing monthly reports.
• Assisting in preparation of monthly management information and group reporting.
• Daily Journal postings into the finance ledger and the maintenance of GL’s in the finance ledger.
• Reviewing inputs into the Finance ledger and rectifying any breaks from source banking system.
• Responding to auditor enquiries and supporting the year end process.
• Assisting on any ad-hoc duties when required.

Responsibilities also extend to :

• Liaison with reconciliation team.
• Provide support for the preparation of Bank’s annual statutory accounts.
• Providing necessary support for financial and regulatory reporting projects.
• Ad-hoc reports and projects – System implementation testing, reviewing accounting flow and account mapping.
• Assist in developing procedures and controls of the finance function.

Job Requirements:

• Qualified accountant that possesses either ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or an equivalent accounting qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting role, preferably in Banking/Financial Services.
• High level of competence and proficiency in Microsoft Excel skills, use of spreadsheet for analysis.
• Good analytical skills and high level of numeracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handling tight deadlines.
• Good Interpersonal / communication skills.
• Comfortable to work UK hours from time to time.
• Willing to work during Malaysia public holidays.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Note: Job responsibilities / requirements are representative and are not intended to be a detailed list. Other tasks/abilities may be required of the incumbent, relative to the specific assignment.