About Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad

Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad and its subsidiary, Alliance Islamic Bank Berhad, offers banking and financial solutions through its consumer, SME, corporate, commercial and Islamic banking. The Bank provides easy access to its broad base of customers throughout the country via multi-pronged delivery channels that include retail branches, Privilege Banking Centres, Business Centres, Investment Bank branches, and mobile and Internet banking.

We are currently seeking a high caliber professional to join our Alliance Islamic Bank (AIS) CEO’s Office department under AIS division as an Assistant Vice President, Islamic Business Finance.

The Role

A successful candidate in this position will be support in the following sections:

• Finance – Support bank with timely and accurate reporting with highlights of financial performance, KPIs, set up the reporting requirements and partner with product/business team to support strategic initiatives and to provide analytical support for decision making process.
• Strategy – Build financial reporting capabilities to support business strategies, decision making process and performance management which can support business growth & financial targets
• Catalyst – instilling an agile business and transformational mind set throughout the bank, to drive strong business performance and improve the way the Bank run its business
• Operator – Drive management reporting for AIS including proactive development of strategy, business plan, budgets and financial projection effectively and efficiently, internally and externally

Job Description

• Prepare and manage the budget and forecast to guide the Bank’s strategies and ensure alignment with the financial targets.
• Monitor key performance indicators and assess the actual performance against budget and forecast by highlighting areas that required attention.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis to assess the Bank’s performance and identify market driven recommendations.
• Cost management to enhance the Bank’s efficiency and profitability.
• Assist in preparing monthly dashboards and presentations for senior management.
• Collaborate with departments to streamline data collection process and enhance reporting efficiency.
• Stay updated with banking regulations to ensure that the Bank’s practices are adhered to the guidelines.
• Month end closing & mid-month process; monitor the posting of accruals (marketing exp, audit fee, tax fees, professional fees), monthly cross charge postings, etc.
• Take on any other responsibilities proactively and promptly, in line with our values and key behaviorism for the bank to achieve its vision.
• Handle any ad-hoc projects or tasks assigned by AIS Head Business Finance/Supervisor.

Job Requirements

Skills

• High level of maturity, tact and people management skills and communication skills
• Results oriented, dynamic and self-driven
• Competence in engaging and managing internal & external clients
• Able to work under pressure
• Resourceful and able to work with minimal supervision
• A multi-tasking person, a quick learner, and able to work with the management to achieve the Bank’s targets, goals and mission
• Highly dedicated and motivated, able to analyze, compare and interpret facts and figures quickly
• Have attention for details and good time management
• Possess high standard of integrity, sense of responsibility, dedication & committed along with willingness to learn.

Knowledge

• Strong financial and management accounting skills in budgeting, forecasting and reporting deliverables
• Understanding of accounting reporting rules
• Knowledge of business products
• Advanced in excel with strong analytical skills with the discipline to meet deadlines and provide solutions

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
• At least 8 years’ banking experience with strong background in finance and financial management
• Proficiency in management reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Deep understanding of banking regulations and compliance requirement.
• Proficiency in data management tools, i.e. MS Excel/Power Point, SQL, etc.