Royal Bank of Canada

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Our client is a specialist provider of asset services, custody, payments and treasury services. Founded in 1864, they are the 10th largest bank worldwide and the 5th in North America, as measured by market capitalization. They are among a small group of highly rated global banks and are recognized time and time again for our financial strength, market leadership and philanthropic work.

Our client has a processing centre of operational excellence supporting 10 countries across three geographical time zones employing a Global Operating Model to maximise efficiencies across times zones and supports a 24/5 operational capability. The objectives for Malaysia are to enhance the scalability of their global operations, improve service quality via their ‘centres of excellence’ and to implement/leverage standardised processes globally.

The Finance team at RBC Malaysia provides Finance and Accounting support to RBC Malaysia locally, in addition to all of RBC’s businesses in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and Japan. The Finance operations in Malaysia is the Center of Expertise for APAC Finance, providing Accounts Payable, Financial Control, Product Control and Performance Management services. The objectives for Malaysia Finance is to provide First Class accounting services to our stakeholders in Asia Pacific, and to enable onshore Finance teams to fulfil their roles as valued Finance business partners.

What will you do?

• To manage the Malaysia Financial Control and Performance Management functions, whist supervising, coaching, and training the direct reports.
• Support stakeholders in finance matters and ensure all financial records are accurate and in-line with RBC policies and local statutory and accounting guidance.
• Support Malaysia’s business planning and forecast process and reporting of results against plan/ forecast.
• Deliver Financial Reporting requirements to support offshore Finance Business Partnering., in line with the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and provide a first- class service evidenced through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and stakeholder feedback.
• Play a leading role in the year-end audit of the Malaysia entity.
• Assist with the annual budget and regular forecast exercise for the Malaysia businesses, in partnership with the business / function managers.
• Review the financial reports prepared and attend meetings set with various stakeholders for financial presentation.
• Enhance the business partnering capabilities of Malaysia Finance in support of country and business strategies.
• Manage the Management Information Reporting COE and provide APAC Business Partners Management Information (MI) production support in line with SLAs
• Conduct robust reviews of business and function costs, recommend and support cost saving initiatives.
• Manage the financial accounting records for Malaysia. This includes, but not limited to review month-end closing deliverables, review and provide variance analysis for the non-trading P&L and balance sheet and review monthly balance-sheet attestation.
• Review and update the Delegation of Authority and Finance Authorised Signatory List to ensure proper controls in payment process.
• Manage reporting in line with RBC and statutory requirements, e.g. Standard of Documentation packages, SOX, GL attestation, local regulatory survey and declaration, and Finance and Tax submissions to home authorities.
• Manage Intra-Group and Transfer Pricing invoices and booking of corresponding entries.
• Play a leading role in the year-end audit and ensure financial statements are accurately completed and submitted in a timely manner.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• A finance discipline, preferably Accounting, Audit, Management Reporting and Financial Planning & Analysis
• Minimum 7 years of working experience within Finance
• Working knowledge and application of accounting concepts within a Financial Institution.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail

What’s in it for you?

Our client thrive on the challenge to be their best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. Our client care about each other, reaching their potential, making a difference to their communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• A world-class training program in financial services
• A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded

Job Skills

Accounting, Auditing, Confidentiality, Detail-Oriented, Financial Accounting Systems, Financial Recordkeeping, Financial Reporting and Analysis, General Ledger Administration, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Additional Job Details

Address:

PERSIARAN IRC 2, IOI RESORT CITY IOI CITY TOWER ONE:PUTRAJAYA

City:

Putrajaya

Country:

Malaysia

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

OFFICE OF THE CFO

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-10-18

Application Deadline:

2025-11-06

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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