Finance Analyst

at  United Overseas Bank Malaysia Bhd

ABOUT UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

UOB Innovation Hub 2 (InnoHub2) is a UOB-wholly owned subsidiary and a Centre of Excellence based in Malaysia, providing Group Business Services (GBS) to support the UOB Group. Started in 2021 with technology application design, development and support, InnoHub2 is expanding beyond technology services to deliver other business services to support the Bank’s growth ambition. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to be part of the pioneer team spearheading the development and delivery of the new services.
As part of the InnoHub2 team, you will have the opportunity to work on Group initiatives and gain regional business exposure. We are dynamic, passionate and purposeful about delivering trusted financial solutions that enables business growth. An exciting career progression with varied opportunities awaits you at IH2. Come grow your career with us.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in Finance, Accounting or Audit functions
• Have a Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance or a professional accounting qualification (e.g ACCA/ CPA Australia/ CIMA)
• Have working experience in a shared service center will be an advantage
• Working knowledge and experience in SAP system is preferable

The Finance team supports the business daily operations and as a Finance Analyst, you will be assisting the Finance team in handling various financial operations and reporting tasks. Your responsibility are include but not limited to the following:

• Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets
• Review transactions and documentation to ensure compliance with statutory and Group requirements.
• Assist in cost monitoring and controls. Provide analytical support with insightson actual expenses and variances against budget
• Work in a team to perform day-to-day accounting functions, month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing. These may include reconciliations, general ledger entries, Group and Statutory reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of management accounts, notes to the accounts, cash flow projection and statutory and tax submission.
• Provide support for the planning and budgeting exercise
• Assist in system and process enhancements.
• Liaise with externalinternal auditors, tax agent, company secretary, regulatory authorities, relationship manager and other parties to ensure compliance with all matters relating to audit, tax, statutory and Group requirements.
• Perform any ad-hoc tasks and responsibilities which the superior may assign from time to time