Head of Finance

• Full spectrum management of the Finance function including Accounting, Regulatory Reporting, Product Control, Tax, Business Finance and Asset, Liability and Capital Management for HBMS
• Execute and mobilise robust and stringent review of current practice and procedures, identify and implement initiatives for improved and effective control over the reporting processes and adherence to Group/Regional/country standards and policies for HBMS
• Provide strategic decision support to CEO and the heads of businesses and heads of functions within Group Infrastructure to deliver HBMS’s results against the Financial Resource Plan (FRP)
• Collaborate with HBMS business leadership team to drive business strategies by providing insight to the competitive landscape and challenge the business when required. This includes robust engagement and support through various senior governance committees across the business
• Support HBMS's implementation of sustainability disclosures
• Maintain HBMS’s external thought leadership position on accounting, tax and significant regulatory change. Also support the advocacy of Islamic banking in the industry and HSBC Group
• Coordinate the submission of enterprise-wide stress tests of HBMY and HBMS to BNM at least semi-annually, including coordinating the data submission by Business/Risks, and assume the secretariat role of working group
• Lead the development of technical and business knowledge and capabilities of the team. Continually assess and benchmark these capabilities and service standards to the best in class
• Inspire, motivate, lead and coach a team of diverse, aspiring and energetic professionals in Global Finance team including plan and promote service culture, teamwork, staff development and training

• A qualified accountant with membership with the Malaysia Institute of Accountant is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated working ability and knowledge of economic and accounting principles, the financial markets, financial services and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Resilient and adaptable professional with a minimum of 8 years of international financial experience in a leadership position
• Knowledge in accounting treatment of Islamic Products is preferred
• Hands-on experience in all finance functions with particular expertise required in Asset, Liability and Capital Management, Tax and Financial Analytics
• Good level of business acumen and commercial awareness, including economic, cultural, procedural and regulatory issues
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to interact, influence, and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work with new and changing requirements from different regulators and be able to analyse these requirements and their impacts to HBMS and HSBC Malaysia

Knowledge in accounting treatment of Islamic Products is preferred

• Flexible working
• Continuous professional development
• Opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment