Associate/Senior Associate, Specialist, Group Finance Control

Associate/Senior Associate, Specialist, Group Finance Control & Assurance (GFCA), Group Finance - (WD76290)

Business Function

Group Finance aims to deliver world-class standards in reporting, financial planning and finance processes. We provide insights and analyses that help the bank make sound business decisions – whether in the areas of product development or customer profitability. We also provide capital management, business planning, forecasting, and tax and accounting advisory services.

The bank is also a certified Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) for the Singapore Qualification Programme by the Singapore Accountancy Commission and an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Approved Employer.

Job Purpose

This role sits in Group Finance Controls & Assurance Team. The key responsibilities of the team is to drive consistency in application of group controls framework across the financial reporting processes and ensure compliance with internal guidelines and standards across locations, business and support units.

The successful candidate will be a key member of a professional Finance team that ensures accuracy and integrity of the Group's financial reporting processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Run monthly General Ledger Account Ownership (GLAO) process for the Group, including preparation of GLAO monthly report
• Track and monitor GLAO issues and ensure any control gaps are adequately addressed
• Analyse Manual Journal Entries (MJE) variances and address any control gaps with stakeholders
• Refresh GLAO & MJE e-learning biannually

Responsibilities

• Drive consistency in application of group controls framework across financial reporting processes and ensure compliance with internal guidelines and standards across locations, business and support units
• Responsible to run monthly GLAO process for the Group, and the preparation of monthly GLAO report
• Conduct Quality Assurance Reviews (QAR) to strengthen controls and compliance over financial reporting process
• Analyse MJE variances, preparation of quarterly MJE dashboard report, and strengthen controls around the use of MJEs
• Assist team lead in driving MJE reduction in partnership with business and support units.
• Provide advisory support on financial control policies, standards, and processes
• Drive continuous improvements and standardization efforts across locations, business and support units to strengthen the control environment
• Promote and drive control mindset and awareness across the Group
• Participate in projects that span across Group Finance Controllership / Group Finance and ad-hoc assignments

Requirements

• Good degree in Accounting with minimally 4-6 years of relevant experience in audit, financial control and operational risk management preferably in a bank or financial institution.
• Demonstrate a strong financial control mindset and have a good understanding of balance sheet substantiation.
• Good accounting skills with knowledge of IFRS and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards.
• Good knowledge of financial products and services and in the area of financial instruments will be an advantage.
• Possess good communication and analytical skills. Able to distil and frame issues clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Able to interact well across different departments and locations at different levels of seniority.
• Keen analytical skills, meticulous and detail oriented.
• Can-do attitude, possess initiative, ability to work independently and is a good team player.
• Proficient in MS Office applications. Proficient in Qlikview and analytical tools will be an advantage.
• Able to work under pressure and interested in developing a career in a dynamic banking environment.