Assistant General Manager - Account Department

About the role

The Account Department is led and managed to deliver accurate, timely and complete financial reporting, effective financial control and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Reliable financial information is provided to Management and the Board of Directors to support decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise accounting records, reconciliations, month-end and year-end closing, and prepare accurate financial statements
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/IAS, CBM directives, regulatory reporting and accounting policies, including IFRS 9 and ECL implementation
• Coordinate budget preparation, monitor financial performance, analyse variances and profitability, and advise Management
• Ensure accurate tax filings, tax payments and other statutory reporting
• Maintain accounting controls, segregation of duties, authorisation procedures and supporting documentation
• Coordinate internal, external and CBM audits and resolve audit findings
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and financing-related accounting records
• Supervise and develop departmental staff, assign responsibilities and evaluate performance
• Improve accounting procedures, reporting systems and operational efficiency

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
• At least 8-10 years of relevant accounting or finance experience
• At least 3-5 years in a senior management or equivalent leadership position
• Demonstrated experience leading a finance or accounting function and advising senior Management
• Strong knowledge of financial institution operations, regulatory reporting, internal control and accounting standards

Required skills

• IFRS, IFRS 9, ECL, financial reporting and internal control training is an advantage
• Experience in IFRS implementation, ECL, financial planning and audit management strongly preferred