SVP, Financial Reporting and Accounting

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

• Assume a lead role in managing the financial accounting process for DBS HK franchise entities;
• As a key liaison partner with the auditors in handling the financial close process and to support the updates to the local Audit Committee and the Board;
• Ensure the appropriate implementation of the Banking Disclosure rules, following the established governance framework;
• Partner effectively and efficiently with LOB teams, Risk functions, Technology and other key stakeholders to strengthen the control process and efficiency;
• Provide leadership and drive execution of financial reporting change initiatives such as implementation of new accounting and control standards;
• Develop and validate consistent end to end process flows to improve control and accuracy
• Lead the team to strengthen the reporting and control procedures to enable the Bank to accurately prepare for the statutory reporting and group reporting

Requirements

• Qualified accountants with 15+ year post qualification, experience in Banks preferred
• Strong banking and financial product knowledge with an understanding of how such products are reported on various reports
• Excellent communication skills for both written and verbal; the role requires significant interaction with LOBs, risk teams, senior managers including up to CFO/CRO level and with regulators
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage internal clients/key stakeholders by anticipating needs, proactively responsive and accessible, welcomes inputs and feedback
• Promotes an inclusive work environment; respects individuals at all levels
• Foster an environment where risk/control issues are escalated, and trends are anticipated and identified
• Promotes partnership; encourage collaboration, information sharing and discussion
• Exemplifies highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills; good at interpretation of data and identification of anomalies
• Attention to details and provide support and guidance to junior staff as when needed

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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.