Responsibilities

Controllership

• Reporting into the Financial Controller & Treasurer based in Philippines.
• Responsible for all aspects of legal entity and BU Controllership for the Philippine entity to ensure accuracy of financial results and that all internal controls are appropriately designed and executed.
• Coordinate with Global Close and Consolidation team on monthly close cycle process for accuracy and efficiency. Ensure financial controls are operating effectively and issues reported/ resolved and appropriately escalated. Key interface and close collaboration with LFO’s and FP&A organization to ensure alignment and accuracy of Monthly, Quarterly/ Annual results, with correct treatment of key events (Impairment, deferrals etc) & alignment to Business Unit initiatives
• Provide support to the Financial Controller & Treasurer based in Philippines for all in-country Finance matters
• Provide support for other SEA entities’ Finance matters as and when required

Governance

• Assist the Financial Controller with presentation decks and information required for governance and in relevant local, regional and global governance committees, project steering committees, and BU Risk committees etc.

Tax

• Responsible for ensuring local tax compliance (including direct and indirect taxes, Transfer Pricing etc)
• Work closely with the appointed tax agent to stay updated on tax developments and ensure timely and accurate tax filings and compliance
• Work closely with the Corporate Tax team on Transfer Pricing, Group Tax matters and all matters related to BOI Tax incentives and Tax related initiatives and projects.

Audit and Risk and Controls

• Work closely with the external auditor to support annual statutory audit process and to prepare and submit the finalized audited financial statements for the entity
• Responsible for Internal Audit results and remediation for the Philippine entity.
• Work closely with Business Control teams to ensure compliance with internal control requirements, support control testing and improve control environment.
• Provide Control environment attestations (including SOX if required) / legal entity risk assessment , representation letters etc.
• Treasurer task
• Assist the Treasurer in managing the corporation’s funds, receiving and disbursing money, maintaining financial control, certifying capital-related documents, financial statements and ensuring compliance with relevant treasury and financial regulations.
• Assist the Treasurer in ensuring compliance with the RCC provisions.
• Projects/Ad Hoc
  • Support and execute transformation initiatives in the country, including but not limited to, proper implementation of systems which impact the external & internal financial reporting. Execute initiatives that impact accounting, reporting or tax, including capital management, legal entity rationalization etc.
  • Any other ad-hoc tasks as required by the Financial Controller from time-to-time.
• Essential Requirements
  • Qualified Accountant with approximately 6-8 years of relevant experience in a Finance Controller team in a Bank
  • Strong Leadership capability and stakeholders’ management skills
  • Ability to understand and ensure compliance with local reporting requirements
  • Fast learner, proactive in nature and has excellent attention for details
  • Good knowledge of Accounting System (e.g. Oracle, SUN) will be an advantage
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced banking environment managing multiple priorities

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