AVP, Finance Manager (Payment and Financial Control)

DBS Bank Ltd; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank Ltd in DBS HK’s Group Finance seeks a finance professional to manage financial control, payment processing, and intercompany activities across entities. You will liaise with stakeholders, ensure timely payment approvals, and support financial and regulatory reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance and at least 5 years’ experience in payments and financial control within financial institutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in payment and financial control functions, preferably in financial institutions with overseas offices.
• Strong financial control mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle financial control functions for DBS HK entities, including payment processing and intra-group billing.
• Liaise with stakeholders on payment processing and intra-group billing arrangements.
• Ensure timely processing and approvals of payment requests with appropriate authority.
• Review ledger and intercompany reconciliation with local and group counterparties.
• Ensure proper accounting entries for payment and accrual processes within Finance.
• Support preparation of financial and regulatory reporting.
• Participate in project management and act as Finance representative on related projects.
• Identify process improvements and streamline workflows with digital tools.
• Handle requests from internal and external auditors related to financial and payment control functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Business Function

Group Finance aims to deliver world‑class standards in reporting, financial planning and finance processes. We provide insights and analyses that help the bank make sound business decisions – whether in the areas of product development or customer profitability. We also provide capital management, business planning, forecasting, and tax and accounting advisory services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for various financial control functions under DBS HK entities, including payment processing, intra-group billing, ledger monitoring, intercompany reconciliation, balance sheet substantiation
• Proactively liaise with key stakeholders on payment processing and intra-group billing arrangement
• Ensure timely processing of payment requests and approvals with sufficient approval authority
• Review and investigate on ledger breaks and intercompany breaks with local and group counterparties
• Ensure proper accounting entries in relation to payment and accrual process within Finance
• Support the preparation of financial and regulatory reporting whenever applicable
• Project management and being Finance representative on payment and financial control related projects
• Review and identify opportunities to streamline the process flow, with the support of digital solution tools
• Manage requests from internal and external auditors relating to financial and payment control functions

Requirements

• Bachelor degree holder, preferred with major in Accounting, Finance and Business Administrations
• Minimum 5 years' relevant work experience in payment and financial control functions, preferably in financial institutions with overseas offices
• Strong financial control sense and attentive to details
• Financial and regulatory reporting experience in a bank is an advantage
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task, a strong desire to learn, and a team player
• Able to work independently and under tight timeline

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Location

One Island East

Job

Finance

Schedule

Regular

Employee Status

Full time