Associate Director, Finance (Permanent) M/F

Crédit Agricole Group; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider seeks an Associate Director in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, to lead the accounting team. In this role, you'll manage essential financial reporting and compliance processes while enhancing business partnerships. Ideal for candidates with strong leadership experience in finance and accounting.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of accountants.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive financial reporting.
• Expertise in statutory and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 4-5 banking accountants.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Lead the year-end audit process.

Skills

People Management

Financial Reporting

Accounting Systems

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Job description

What is the opportunity?
CACEIS was established in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, in July 2023, with approximately 1,200 employees, following the acquisition of RBC Investor Services' European business and Malaysia centre of excellence. As a centre of excellence, the Malaysia team provides asset services, custody, and payments for clients across Europe (Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom) with a global operating model that maximizes efficiencies across time zones, supports a 17/5 operational capability with a follow-the-sun model, enhances scalability, and standardizes processes.
The Finance team in Malaysia offers local Finance and Accounting support. The objective is to deliver first-class accounting services to stakeholders.
As an Associate Director, you will lead the Accounting, Reporting & Change Team. Your responsibilities include managing all Finance Regulatory, Statutory, Head Office, and Tax reporting for Malaysia entities, acting as a Subject Matter Expert and Finance Business Partner for key local stakeholders, including ExCO members, and playing a vital role in the strategy and management of the Malaysia Finance team.

Working hours: 9am – 6pm
Region: Malaysia

What will you do?

• This is a people management role overseeing a team of 4-5 banking accountants.
• Organize and manage daily operations to ensure timely and accurate reporting, including Trial Balance, Ledger, P&L, Balance Sheet substantiation, and monthly closing meetings with Head Office. Ensure all reporting complies with CACEIS and statutory requirements, such as GL, balance sheet substantiation, consolidation, regulatory surveys, and submissions to authorities.
• Lead the year-end audit process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statement preparation and submission.
• Drive change in accounting systems and monitor process improvements to balance efficiency with key controls.
• Review financial reports and participate in meetings with stakeholders for financial presentations.
• Enhance business partnering capabilities within Malaysia Finance to support strategic and transformational initiatives.
• Conduct reviews of business and function costs, recommending and supporting cost-saving initiatives.
• Participate in local and global projects, focusing on process standardization and centralization.

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