Job Description

Role Responsibilities

Responsible for budgeting/planning of GBS Malaysia operating cost include but not limited to Support Function (management overhead) and Property.

Support the CFO/Financial Controller/Respective Head of Department in managing the operating cost and a trusted business finance advisor to respective stakeholder.

Support the Business / Function Unit Head and UORM in controlling the level of operational risk (OR) exposure that results from business / function unit activities by co-ordinating, facilitating and promoting the understanding and awareness on overall OR

Strategy*

This role is to provide \xe2\x80\x98real time\xe2\x80\x99 support and analysis, to be trusted advisor and add value that will assist in decision making.

Business*

Experience from other financial roles such as accountant and financial analyst is a basic start in the journey to becoming a finance business partner. In addition to this, one must have a vast knowledge of the business industry and have a range of skills.

Processes*

\xc2\xb7 Proven experience in organising, planning, and executing activities from conceptualisation through implementation across multiple internal and external reporting and organisational lines, including proven ability to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements

\xc2\xb7 Support business planning by providing financial analysis and modelling.

\xc2\xb7 Identify and measure key success drivers.

\xc2\xb7 Providing finance and business support to commercial and operational staff.

\xc2\xb7 Support decision making with data and insight.

\xc2\xb7 Preparing and involve in Group Budget Cycle

\xc2\xb7 Assisting in month end closing and managing the numbers as per budget.

People & Talent*

\xc2\xb7 Engage and maintain relationship with respective Head of Department / Stakeholders

\xc2\xb7 Coach and develop financial awareness within respective function / business unit.

\xc2\xb7 Champion Continuous Improvement (CI) within the function.

\xc2\xb7 Good eye for detail and with a strong focus on controls and compliance to Group\xe2\x80\x99s Policies and Standards.

\xc2\xb7 Strong business and commercial acumen, with thought leadership, natural intellectual curiosity, ability to think both strategically and analytically, and with a digital mindset.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to solve and manage complex situations, identifying solutions that support the function.

\xc2\xb7 Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, effective questioning and active listening.

\xc2\xb7 High integrity and professionalism, with the intent to always do the right thing.

\xc2\xb7 Strong accounting knowledge (MFRS)

\xc2\xb7 Advance knowledge in financial system eg: MS Office, SAP, Hyperion, Oracle, PeopleSoft etc

\xc2\xb7 Project management

Risk Management*

Assist the CFO / FC, and the Unit Operation Risk Manager in identifying and managing key risk areas; ensure compliance and improve internal controls and financial processes for the Company. This includes building management and operational control awareness within Country Finance team and ensure applicable policies and procedures are documented and embedded in operating manuals and instructions

Governance*

\xc2\xb7 Support compliance initiatives relevant to the function.

\xc2\xb7 Review and challenge remediation / treatment plan set by the function to effectively mitigate risks / remediate control weaknesses / issues

Regulatory & Business Conduct*

\xc2\xb7 Display exemplary conduct and live by the .

\xc2\xb7 Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.

\xc2\xb7 Lead the GBS Malaysia to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank\xe2\x80\x99s Conduct Principles: [Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Financial Markets; Financial Crime Compliance; The Right Environment.] *

\xc2\xb7 Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

\xc2\xb7 Exercise authorities delegated by the Board of Directors and act in accordance with Articles of Association

Key stakeholders*

\xc2\xb7 GBS Malaysia Country Finance

\xc2\xb7 GBS Hubs CFO/ Financial Controller

\xc2\xb7 Other GBS Finance Business Partner

\xc2\xb7 Head of Department

Qualifications*

Training, licenses, memberships and certifications

\xc2\xb7 Degree qualified or completion of CMA/CPA/ACCA/MBA Finance

\xc2\xb7 Minimum 10-15 years of working experience with strong knowledge in planning & budgeting

\xc2\xb7 Experience in financial services industry will be added advantage.

\xc2\xb7 Hands on approach and result oriented.

\xc2\xb7 Strong verbal and communication skills.

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated capability to succeed in a rapidly growing environment

\xc2\xb7 Leadership/interpersonal skills/ management including organization skills, conflict management, time management and active listening skills.

Our Ideal Candidate

MicroSoft Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) Advance
SAP Core

Hyperion Advanced

Oracle Core

Success Factor Core

About Standard Chartered

We\'re an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 years, we\'ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you\'re looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents. And we can\'t wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you\'ll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion. Together we:

Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do

Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well

Be better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations

Time-off including annual, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 weeks maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum

Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns

Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits

A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning

Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

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