Section Head, Finance Business Partner (Investment Bank)

Objective:

• To be a trusted finance partner to the business units.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the team in providing end-to-end finance related support to Business Units in execution and daily operational matters for RHBIB Group.
• Review periodic financial information (P&L/Balance Sheet) and analysis to the business units and other relevant parties pertaining to the business to enable performance management and regulatory reporting.
• Work with the business to:
• Review balance sheet schedules and substantiate the Balance Sheet items relating to the business.
• Review business financial forecasts and budgets as necessary.
• Review business cases / assess financial impact for new initiatives.
• Review the necessary journal entries to account for transactions for month-end closing.
• Review accounting processes/entries for new business processes and products.
• Advise the business relating to:
• Finance processes in relation to budget top-up, CAPEX/OPEX approving authority, payment, invoicing, etc.
• Accounting standards/policy requirements to ensure compliance.
• Direct and indirect tax-related matters i.e. SST/WHT etc.
• Review all financial reporting requirements for RHBIB Group.
• Develop and enhance relevant Business Partner processes and mechanisms to meet requirements of users/standards.
• Ensure, maintain and enforce a proper supervisory program and competent system of internal controls.
• Provide coaching, guidance, motivation, support, training, and feedback to team members to achieve business objectives.
• Display teamwork and work closely with other senior management personnel at all times.
• Any other ad-hoc requests by the superiors.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree - Finance, Business Administration, Banking or equivalent qualifications.
• Any professional accounting qualification.
• Solid experience with Investment Banking / Commercial Banking.
• Pleasant personality with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to work well with a team.