Finance Accounting Specialist (Fresh Graduate)

OCBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established financial institution seeks a Treasury Financial Control professional to ensure the accuracy of treasury reporting and compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include calculating Market Risk Capital Requirements and supporting financial guidance across business units. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Accounting, relevant treasury product knowledge, and certifications such as CA or CPA.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting or a related field is essential.
• Professional certification in accounting (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA) is desirable.
• Relevant experience in treasury products is important.

Responsibilities

• Compute Market Risk Capital Requirements in accordance with BNM requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure processes and controls are effective.
• Provide guidance and support to business units.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Business acumen

Education

Degree in Accounting or related field

Professional certification (CA, CPA, ACCA)

Tools

Business Intelligence tools

Murex system

Programming skills

Job description

Treasury Financial Control and Advisory (TFCA) is an independent control and reporting function within Finance Division that provides assurance over the accuracy and integrity of the Bank treasury’s financial positions. Additionally, TFCA assesses, develops, and implements control frameworks and procedures to support Global Markets (GM) activities.

The department is responsible for producing a daily Profit or Loss (P/L) summary report and a monthly GM business performance executive report. Among the tasks performed by the department are the following: daily reconciliation of the front-to-back positions, verification of the P/L estimates provided by traders, computation of monthly fair valuation adjustments, and conducting independent price verification.

TFCA is responsible for computing the Market Risk Weighted Asset (MRWA) for regulatory reporting to Bank Negara Malaysia. Additionally, TFCA supports and collaborates with GM on various projects, including system implementation and development of new treasury businesses and products. The department also works with other stakeholders, such as Market Risk and Treasury Operations, to support GM’s operational requirements.

Description:

• Perform timely and accurate computation of Market Risk Capital Requirements in accordance with BNM requirements.
• Have strong understanding of treasury products for effective and accurate reporting and analysis in compliance with accounting standards.
• Adopt a continuous improvement mind-set; implement appropriate measures and documentation to cultivate a strong sense of internal control environment to reduce operational risks.
• Familiar with upcoming Basel 3 reform rules on market risk capital requirements and market risk knowledge would be advantageous
• Participate in annual BNM Industry Wide Stress Testing (IWST) and ICAAP stress testing, projects, system implementation and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure financial processes and controls are in place and effective
• Provide financial guidance and support to business units to drive growth and profitability
• Design, execute and analyze UAT results based on treasury products business scenario, ensuring timely resolution and communication with the development team.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting or a related field
• Professional certification in accounting (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA) is desirable
• Relevant work experience and knowledge in treasury products such as fixed income and derivative products, exposure to Business Intelligence tool, Murex system and programming skills are definite advantage
• Strong technical skills in financial accounting, financial analysis, and financial modeling
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to details
• Team player, ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Strong business acumen and understanding of financial markets and trends