Financial Reporting Specialist | Kuala Lumpur, MY

United Overseas Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Asian financial institution is seeking a Finance Assistant in Kuala Lumpur. You will assist in financial report preparation, consolidate data from various units, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and possess strong analytical skills. This role offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of relevant experience is encouraged.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial reports according to standards.
• Consolidate financial data from business units.
• Perform variance analysis on financial performance.

Skills

Financial reporting standards knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Power BI

Job description

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1) Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., MFRS/IFRS).

2) Support the consolidation of financial data from various business units.

3) Perform variance analysis and provide commentary on financial performance.

4) Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data and documentation.

5) Assist in the preparation of documents and liaise with external auditors.

6) Maintain and update financial reporting templates and procedures.

7) Participate in system upgrades, automation initiatives and process improvement projects.

8) Ensure compliance with internal controls and Bank's policies.

9) Support ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests from management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Candidates with up to 2 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of financial reporting standards and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, experience with Enterprise Resource Planning ("ERP") systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in financial reporting or audit.
• Familiarity with MFRS/IFRS and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is an advantage.

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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