Financial Reporting (Fresh Graduate)

OCBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Holistic benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading bank in Malaysia is seeking a qualified candidate for financial reporting roles. Responsibilities include preparing financial and regulatory reports while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in accounting or finance, with relevant experience in financial reporting and consolidation. Strong analytical and communication skills, along with proficiency in Excel, are essential for this role. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, supporting professional development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in accounting (e.g., ACCA/ICAEW/CPA/MICPA) or finance.
• Experience in financial reporting and consolidation is an advantage.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial and regulatory reports to Group and BNM.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Liaise with external and internal auditors.

Skills

Financial reporting

Regulatory reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Degree / Professional qualification in accounting or finance

Tools

SQL

QlikView

Python

Power BI

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial and regulatory reports to Group and to BNM and other regulatory authorities within stipulated timeline;
• Prepare quarterly additional information to BNM related to derivatives and commitments and contingents;
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (i.e., IFRS & MFRS), policies and regulatory guidelines;
• Perform financial control functions including timely clearing of suspense accounts, conducting root cause analyses, performing reconciliations, and defining GL mapping rules;
• Liaise with external and internal auditors and regulators on clarifications and to provide additional information as required;
• Assist in attending to stakeholder queries in relation to derivatives and trade products;
• Participate in strategic data analysis, research and analyse financial reports and market trends for senior management;
• Participate in and support project initiatives, UAT testing and process improvements.

Job Requirements

• Degree / Professional qualification in accounting (e.g., ACCA/ICAEW/CPA/MICPA) / finance / economics.
• All Leadership Competencies at Level 2 and with strong OCBC core values are required.
• Knowledge and relevant experience in financial reporting and consolidation (e.g., Financial statements' preparation/ Group reporting/ loans/derivatives/trade products/ Sustainability & Climate-related reporting) and regulatory reporting (i.e., BNM reporting, PIDM reporting, MAS reporting) would be an added advantage.
• Possess good communication, analytical & writing and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge and experience in SQL, QlikView, Python, Power Query, Power BI, SmartView, and Oracle Fusion will be an added advantage.
• Self-starter must have positive attitude towards work and work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work under pressure to meet tight timelines and a team player.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.