Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

Affin Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AFFIN BANK BERHAD in Kuala Lumpur seeks a capable Finance leader to head budgeting, consolidation, forecasting and performance monitoring across the Bank and its subsidiaries. You will manage accounting operations, month/quarter/year-end closures and deliver timely financial reporting to Management, the Board and regulators.

The role requires strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency and excellent stakeholder engagement to drive governance and process improvements within a dynamic banking

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent with professional qualification preferred.
• Experience in financial/management reporting or audit is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and planning capabilities with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, consolidation, forecasting and performance monitoring for the Bank and subsidiaries.
• Oversee accounting operations and month/quarter/year-end closing processes.
• Prepare standalone and consolidated management reports for senior management and regulators.
• Ensure accuracy, internal controls and compliance with accounting standards.
• Drive governance, finance initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to support reporting and audits.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for Management and Board.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Planning skills

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication

Independent working

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting

Professional qualification (AICPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Create the future with Affin! You too can make a difference. We continuously innovate to transform our financial services landscape - making banking better and easier. Join us at AFFIN, where the open minds meet and be inspired by a shared commitment to great work. You too can make a difference.

JOB PURPOSE

The incumbent is responsible for leading the budget preparation, consolidation, forecasting, and business performance monitoring processes for the Bank and its subsidiaries. The role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, and the timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective financial management. The incumbent also drives financial governance, management and regulatory reporting, stakeholder engagement, finance-related projects, and continuous improvement initiatives to support strategic decision-making and the achievement of organizational objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, coordinate, and consolidate annual budgets and forecasts for the Company and its subsidiaries, including analysis of financial assumptions and performance drivers to ensure alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Prepare standalone and consolidated management reports for the Company and its subsidiaries, including financial and business performance analyses for presentation to Management, the Board of Directors, auditors, the holding company, and regulatory authorities (BNM, Bursa Malaysia, Securities Commission, etc.) on a periodic basis.
• Manage accounting and finance operations for the Company and its subsidiaries, including maintenance of full sets of accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, intercompany balances, and related-party transactions.
• Review and analyse payment vouchers and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, proper authorisation, compliance with internal controls, and alignment with approved budgets and company policies.
• Perform accounting assessments and ensure appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions, including multi-currency transactions, e-commerce activities, investment holdings, financial assets, and other specialised business arrangements in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including the preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, prepayments, adjustments, and bank reconciliations.
• Liaise and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support reporting, compliance, audit, and finance-related activities.
• Drive continuous process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and maintain proper documentation of finance policies, procedures, and operational processes.
• Prepare management reports, presentation decks, and executive materials, translating financial, operational, and strategic information into clear and actionable insights for Management, the Board, and other stakeholders.
• Undertake ad hoc assignments and other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Head of Department, or Management.

Key Relationships KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree and/or professional qualification in Accounting
• Prior experience in financial/management reporting and/or audit is an added advantage
• Good analytical, problem solving and planning skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with different levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Able to work independently and under pressure
• Good project management skills
• Strong accounting system knowledge and processing

People are the heart of AFFIN BANK. We have a positive and supportive environment where we celebrate people’s personal growth and encourage them to be the best versions of themselves, both in the workplace and in their community. Join AFFIN as we evolve to become a financial institution of the future, embracing innovation and technology to deliver unrivaled customer service. We're looking for colleagues who share our values and are ready to live them every day. Explore the exciting opportunities and make a real impact on the future of finance. Come be a part of our journey today! "Always About You" At AFFIN, we strive to always connect and engage with our customers, to understand their changing needs and aspirations better. It represents our passion and commitment to the community we operate in, enabling us to quickly respond to changes and provide a personalised experience. At AFFIN, our people are aligned to our values of customer centricity, creativity and value creation. Our tagline “Always about you”, was crafted to drive loyalty and build our reputation as a creative and innovative financial organisation. Our people are at the heart of what we do and remain the focus of our customer centric culture. It’s about the initiatives we take in understanding and prioritising our stakeholders; our customers, employees and shareholders. As we venture through this metamorphosis journey, we are aware of their ever-changing needs and are embracing the new ways of this digital dimension. We put our hearts and minds into everything we do, to ensure that everyone we touch, receives unrivalled customer service.