Associate Director, Finance (Permanent) M/F

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

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Putrajaya is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Accounting, Reporting & Change Team. The role involves managing a team of banking accountants, ensuring timely financial reporting, and overseeing audits and compliance processes. Candidates should have significant experience in accounting and financial regulations. This position offers opportunities for process improvement and business partnering in a dynamic financial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team of banking accountants.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance.
• Ability to manage audits and financial presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team in accounts and reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage year-end audits and compliance submissions.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes.

Skills

People management

Accounting expertise

Financial reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

What is the opportunity?
CACEIS Malaysia has been a cornerstone of asset servicing since 2008, evolving into a trusted hub of operational excellence within the global CACEIS network. Strategically located in IOI City, Putrajaya, the company employs over 1,200 skilled professionals, providing a broad spectrum of services to institutional clients across Europe. These services include Custody & Cash Clearing, Fund Administration, Fund Distribution, Master Data Services, Market Solutions, Group Invoicing, Reconciliations and Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions. As a centre of excellence, CACEIS Malaysia plays a pivotal role in driving the scalability of global operations, enhancing service quality,and implementing standardized processes to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The dedicated team in Malaysiais committed to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that empower clients to thrive in a dynamic and competitive financial landscape.

The Finance team at CACEIS Malaysia provides Finance and Accounting support to Malaysia locally. The objective for Malaysia Finance is to provide First Class accounting services to our stakeholders.

As an Associate Director, you will be responsible to lead the Accounting, Reporting & Change Team. The responsibility includes owning all Finance Regulatory, Statutory, Head Office and Tax reporting for Malaysia entities, act as Subject Matter Expert and Finance Business Partner for key local stakeholders, including local Executive Committee (ExCO) members and play a key role in the strategy and management of the broader Malaysia Finance Management team.

Working hours: 9am – 6pm
Region: Malaysia

What will you do?

• This is a people manager role and the person will be responsible to lead a high performing team of between 4 ~ 5 banking accountants.
• Organize and manage the day to day operations for timely and accurate reporting of various accounting reports, which include but not limited to, Trial balance, ledger, Profit & Loss account, Balance sheet substantiation and attend monthly closing meetings with Head Office.Manage the team to ensure all reporting are in line with CACEIS and statutory requirements, e.g. GL, Balance Sheet substantiation , consolidation packages, local regulatory survey and declaration, and Finance and Tax submissions to home authorities.
• Manage the team to complete the year-end audit and ensure financial statements are accurately completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Responsible for leading change in accounting system, where applicable, and continuous monitoring and implementation of process improvement to establish the balance between efficiency and key controls.
• Review the financial reports prepared and attend meetings set with various stakeholders for financial presentation.
• Enhance the business partnering capabilities of Malaysia Finance in support of country and business strategies and transformation objectives.

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