Assistant Manager/Senior Executive, Branch Accounting and Payables

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The Branch Accounting and Payables Assistant Manager/Senior Executive's key responsibility is to monitor and update the General Ledger (GL) of Branches, PtoP JV Posting and prepare accounting reports for submission to management, finance and audit teams in adherence with compliance. The successful candidate will report to the Manager Branch Accounting and Payables.

Key Responsibilities

1. General Ledgers (GL) Management & Reconciliation

• Monitor and reconcile Branches' General Ledgers (GL), ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
• Conduct regular reviews of key GL balances (eg: OA/OL for CIH, FCN, OCBG & FOBC) to resolve discrepancies, including following up with Branches SST for timely rectification of outstanding issues i.e ATM Excesses and Shortages.
• Compile GL Productivity data, GL Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA) testing/sampling.
• Provide expert guidance and support to Branches, Centers and departments within Group Operations division on all GL-related matters (Policy & Processes, GL Recon, GL Code, Opex).

2. Transaction Processing & Maintenance

• Maintain daily transactions on FCY transactions which are required to raise rectification entries.
• Perform system maintenance activities such as Host Rate Maintenance upon request and upload PtoP Journal Posting related matters.
• Support new system in respect of the GL related areas and preparation of Branch GL/Accounting training.

3. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and submit a timely manner of regular and ad-hoc accounting reports to management, Finance and Auditors (eg: Monthly GL Confirmation Report, Monthly GL Status Report, Monthly IBT Report, Quarterly GLC Report and Audit Schedules).
• Review exception reports and follow up with branches for rectification if any related to Weekly Branches Suspense, Expenses & Income GL, Monthly Spot Check.
• Conduct daily matching of open (unmatched) entries at Corona System and update Branches accounting procedures/ department's SOP.

Job Requirements

• Malaysian citizen.
• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree, Professional Degree, Master Degree in Accounting/Finance or relevant equivalent.
• 3 years and above experience in Branch Operation and Branch Accounting.
• Possess strong aptitude in computerized accounting environments as well as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Powerpoint).
• Working proficiency in English and Malay (written/spoken) and strong analytical skills with problem solving skills.

About Hong Leong Bank

We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our "Digital at the Core" ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.

Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now.