Assurance - Financial Accounting Advisory FAAS, Assistant Manager, Banking and Capital Market

EY; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in financial services is seeking a FAAS Assistant Manager/Manager in Malaysia. This role involves leading client engagements for finance process improvements, managing compliance with banking regulations, and collaborating closely with banking sector clients. Candidates should have over six years in professional services and strong expertise in banking-specific accounting standards. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development, aiming to enhance banking practices and reporting compliance.

Benefits

Support from engaging colleagues

Opportunities for skill development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of work experience in a professional services environment.
• At least three years in banking or financial services.
• Strong technical expertise in banking-specific accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams on client engagements to enhance finance processes.
• Collaborate with banking clients to manage project activities.
• Manage daily client relationships and deliver high-quality work.

Skills

Deep knowledge of banking operations

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Ability to guide and motivate teams

Innovative and resourceful under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, or related field

Job description

Job description

Join Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance and leverage your deep understanding of banking to assist our clients in addressing complex accounting and financial reporting challenges. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services to accelerate analytics, decision‑making, and innovation, building a stronger and more efficient finance function for banking and financial institutions.

The opportunity

The FAAS team works with businesses and finance teams to tackle accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory challenges, with a strong focus on the banking sector. As a trusted advisor, you will provide practical and innovative solutions to help clients navigate the complexities of financial reporting driven by evolving economic and regulatory environments, including banking‑specific regulations.

You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world‑class learning, and tailored coaching. This is how we develop outstanding leaders who deliver on our promises to stakeholders, playing a critical role in building a better working world for our people, clients, and communities.

Your key responsibilities

As a FAAS Assistant Manager/Manager, you’ll be a key member of the team, committed to supporting FAAS executives in building and maintaining relationships with clients and other service lines in EY. You’ll have the opportunity to challenge the status quo and provide alternative viewpoints. Leveraging off our delivery tools and service enablers, you’ll assist to plan and execute projects and play a key role in the successful delivery of services to our clients.

As the market develops and financial reporting requirements evolve at a rapid rate, there has also been an increasing focus on technology or digital innovations to unlock potential as well as further optimise the finance operations in this changing environment.

We are looking for Manager to join our team in leading the execution of assignments related to:

• Finance process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in banking operations, including re‑engineering processes and advising on automation opportunities tailored to banking systems.
• Leading regulatory‑driven engagements, such as audits, audit remediation, and adoption of new accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, MFRS) to ensure robust financial reporting and compliance with banking regulations, including those from Bank Negara Malaysia, the Securities Commission, and Basel requirements.
• Supporting banking clients in adopting new accounting standards and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements specific to financial institutions.

Key responsibilities include

• Lead teams on client engagements to improve finance processes, strengthen controls and governance, remediate audit findings, and enhance readiness for new accounting standards in the banking sector.
• Collaborate with leadership from banking clients and EY to manage project activities, facilitate decision‑making, and achieve project goals and milestones in a timely manner.
• Manage daily client relationships, providing insights into improvement options, including opportunities for technology enhancements in banking systems, while consistently delivering high‑quality work products and client services.
• Build local and global EY networks to foster knowledge sharing and deliver value‑added solutions tailored to banking clients.
• Lead the planning and execution of project delivery and contribute to business development activities within the banking sector.
• Develop a deep understanding of EY’s service offerings and identify ways to enhance services for banking clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Deep knowledge of banking operations, financial instruments, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel III, IFRS 9, Bank Negara Malaysia guidelines).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on banking‑specific challenges.
• Ability to guide and motivate teams while excelling professionally in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills tailored to banking stakeholders.
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, and able to work under pressure in a fast‑paced banking environment.
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team‑oriented work environment.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, or a related field / ACCA affiliate.
• Minimum of six years of work experience in a professional services environment, with at least three years in banking or financial services.
• Strong technical expertise in banking‑specific accounting standards (e.g., IFRS 9, MFRS) and familiarity with banking regulatory requirements.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Possess accounting technical capabilities and competency related to process improvement, familiar with enabling technology and innovations for finance function
• Knowledge of new developments in the financial accounting and advisory services capabilities, stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the clients’ businesses
• Completed the designated number of any professional accounting papers i.e. ACCA, CPA, MICPA, ICAEW

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the

most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture

that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So

that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.

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Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.