Associate Director, Finance

**Job Summary**

**What is the opportunity?**

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 and Australia. 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.

As an Associate Director, you will be responsible to spearhead the Asia-Pacific Finance Centre of Expertise (APAC Finance COE) towards the Finance Target Operating Model (TOM) and play a key role in the region’s strategic objectives, lead the migration of agreed Finance functions to Malaysia per the APAC Finance TOM, lead the Finance functions in the COE such as Accounts Payable and Financial Control, support the Finance teams across APAC by delivering a consistent first class service in line with SLAs and evidenced through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), recruit, mentor and develop a high performing team that exhibits values consistent with RBC’s Leadership Model and collaborate with APAC Heads of Finance and delegates to ensure effective internal controls and governance in line with RBC policies and industry best practices.

**Working hours: 9:00AM - 6:00PM**

**Region : APAC**

**What will you do?**
- Build and manage a Finance COE to support all businesses in the region, providing a quality and cost effective service for financial accounting deliverables outsourced to Malaysia.
- Lead the design and execution of the Finance COE migration strategy, collaborating effectively with stakeholders in achieving the COE’s objectives.
- Implement COE Key Performance/Control Indicators, regularly synchronizing with internal stakeholders and reporting on KPIs/KCIs to determine COE effectiveness and service levels.
- Serve as a point of accountability for the COE ensuring service levels are met and/or exceeded and all operational metrics are trending in a positive direction.
- Provide oversight of the financial accounting deliverables undertaken within Malaysia including, but not limited to, Accounts Payable, Financial Control and Statutory Reporting.
- Ensure processes and standards of documentation are aligned with best practices, and enforce operational discipline through current and well maintained documentation
- Act as a change agent and drive operational efficiencies through process automation and standardization; enhance output and reduce non-value added activities
- Support the local Head of Finance by providing input on strategy, priorities and team management, including succession planning for key roles.
- Manage the COE by creating an environment that fosters professional development through goal setting, performance management, consistent and regular coaching, training and mentoring.
- Identify high performing individuals and provide future career paths and development opportunities for these individuals.

**What do you need to succeed?**

**Must-have**
- Degree and Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CIMA, ACCA, etc.) required.
- Working knowledge of a range of Financial Services, including Capital Markets, Wealth Management, and Custody and Asset Servicing.
- Minimum 10 years in relevant experiences in a range of Finance roles within a Banking capacity, e.g. Financial Control, Product Control and Accounts Payable.
- Experience managing teams.
- Ability to manage concurrent initiatives and prioritize work according to strategic goals.
- High level of collaboration and conflict management, including a thoughtful approach to gaining organizational buy-in.
- Stakeholder management with attention to client service.
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure.
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)

**Nice-to-have**
- Strong control mindset and understanding of relevant accounting practices.
- Diverse cultural awareness.

**What’s in it for you?**

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our 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, Audits Compliance, Financial Accounting Systems, Financial Reporting and Analysis, General Ledger Admi