Senior Analyst, Financial Accounting (Contract)

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution is seeking an Accounting professional for a 6-month contract role in Malaysia. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with regulations, and handling discrepancies. A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance and strong analytical skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is essential. Join us to contribute to our mission of providing top-notch banking services.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MFRS and IFRS.
• Understanding of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Guidelines and tax laws.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit reports to management and regulators.
• Ensure accuracy and adherence to policies for all reports.
• Investigate and report discrepancies in transactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network. We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well‑being, and pass it on to future generations.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad

Job Summary

Responsible for the accounting, statutory, regulatory, tax, financial and management tasks of the Financial Accounting Department (FAD) - 6 months contractual role.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and timely submission of all reports to management, regulators and related stakeholders.
• Prepare all reports with accuracy, adhering to related Bank’s policy, BNM guidelines, accounting standards and related requirements.
• Assist to resolve operating errors/problems through correction and taking appropriate action in order to prevent recurrence.
• To investigate and report discrepancy and irregularity arising from transaction / General Ledger balance.
• Ensure routine operations conforms to established rules, policies and procedures in accordance to reporting requirements, in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Maintain the confidentiality of Bank and customer information.
• Ensure compliance to Bank’s compliance program and to report any unusual or suspicious transactions. Ensure all record‑keeping and operating practices conform to established rules and procedures.
• To process and ensure timeliness, accuracy and correctness of all details and processes on all reports prepared.

Insourcing

• Ensure smooth generation on all the reports or accounting operation function insourced is executed according to the Service Level Agreement or Head Office operational procedures and local and foreign policies.
• Liaise with insourced branch/subsidiary on reporting operation and reporting function.

Others

• To perform other duties as assigned by the management.
• To perform ad‑hoc matters as assigned by the HOD.
• To cover duties of other staff members in his/her absence.
• To participate in projects when assigned.

Job Requirements

• At least Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Good knowledge of MFRS, IFRS, Bank Negara Malaysia’s Guidelines, tax laws/requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication, attentive, reliable, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, highly organized with good time management.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word.