Lead Manager Accounting Management

Bank of China (M) Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of China (M) Berhad invites qualified professionals to oversee financial operation procedures, ensure correct system input, and implement internal controls on accounts. You will monitor routine functions, oversee month-end processes, and coordinate with auditors.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, a professional qualification is a plus, and 5–8 years in banking accounting. Strong Excel skills and analytical mindset are essential for accurate financial monitoring and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Professional accounting qualification is an advantage.
• 5–8 years of accounting experience in banking or financial services.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operation procedures and ensure correct system input.
• Ensure timely implementation of internal controls on accounts.
• Monitor routine functions and daily irregular items, and oversee control reports.
• Perform month-end monitoring of high-risk accounts and month-end adjustments.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide system enhancement inputs.
• Supervise FMS and MJE system processes to maintain accurate accounting records.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Professional Accounting qualification

Tools

FMS

MJE system

Job description

This function is to oversee Financial Operation procedure, ensure correct system input and timely implement internal control on account.

Key Responsibilities

1. Routine Functions:

i. Daily monitoring of irregular items (fees income, new APCODE, new Product Code, high risk and new Transaction Code)

ii. Daily monitoring of Control Reports (intra system, inter system, accounts signage)

iii. Month end monitoring of high risk accounts (ECL Accounts, Leases of Assets, Fees Income)

iv. Month end manual adjustment listing (Group reporting and local reporting)

v. Day-to-day finance operation, including of account payables and review day-end MJE entries.

vi.Month end Group updating of the significant development of the department.

vii.Year-end monitoring of high risk accounts (Deposits, other assets and liabilities, leases of assets).

2.To establish and supervise accounting functions of the Bank and ensure all related activities, work procedures comply with the Bank’s guideline and statutory requirement as well as ethical standards.

3.Assist to manage human resource within the team, including of establish staffing requirement, job description, performance appraisal standard, job assignment, continuous coaching and training of staffs.

4.Policies and Procedures:

i. Ensure the completeness and quality of policies and procedures of accounting management team.

ii.Assess and adapt policies and procedures from BOCHK to realign BOCM to group’s expectation in policies and procedures as appropriately.

iii. Obtain and updates any latest policies produced by other department of BOCM.

5.Improve the operation of the financial system by developing functional specifications for approved enhancements and resolving technical problems.

6.From time to time, provide advice to Business Units and Branches’ in relation to payment process flow, application process on GL code, adjustment entries for business related issues, accounting process related to system.

7.To supervise the team on FMS and MJE system process to ensure the accounting records are accurate and acts as the key person to liaise with system owner (BOCBJ) to resolve system technical issues.

8.Coordinate Finance Department and Branches’ accounting voucher filing by conducting self-inspection to ensure compliance with policy guideline.

9.To cooperate with BOCHK Accounting Team for any accounting related deliverables submission and elevate any accounting related matters for discussion.

10. Liaise and attend with inquiries from internal and external auditors in relation to accounting issues.

11. To provide inputs/requirement to implement any system enhancement or automated report production.

12. To perform other ad-hoc requests assigned by Management from time to time.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or a related field.

Professional Accounting qualification is an advantage.

5 to 8 years of experience in accounting-related functions within a banking environment.

Proactive in investigating accounting issues to ensure timely and accurate financial monitoring.

Strong enthusiasm for evaluating complex accounting matters to gain a thorough understanding of the subject.

Strong knowledge and highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.

Established in 1912, Bank of China is the oldest bank in China. It has been ranked one of the world's top banks in terms of core capital by The Banker. Bank of China has been included in the Fortune Global 500 for 13 consecutive years. Bank of China is the first and the only Chinese bank that has presence in all major continents. At the present the bank offers financial services through its global network of over 560 overseas offices in 25 countries and regions. We are inviting qualified candidates to join us as: