Get to know our Team:
The Finance Function is a trusted and strategic business advisor to the CEO, Board and shareholders, working in partnership with the executive leadership team and broader bank to propel the organization forward through a combination of financial, business and digital acumen, while delivering on the core mandate to provide sound reporting and controls. The CFO function comprises a high performing team covering the following areas: Financial Control, Strategy and FP&A, Treasury, Balance Sheet Management, Procurement and Strategic Projects.
Get to know the Role:
Reporting to the CFO/Group CFO, this leadership role is responsible for financial reporting, regulatory reporting, financial accounting, financial control, vendor payments and tax outcome for GXS at Group and Bank level
Own and be accountable for accuracy, timeliness, effectiveness and efficiency of all processes related to financial controllership for Digibank at Group and Bank level
Ensure Bank's compliance with company policies, applicable accounting standards, regulatory reporting requirements and tax filings
Ensure that financial statements are prepared timely and accurately with new initiatives are correctly accounted for
Faceoff to auditors, audit committee, shareholders and various management committees on key financial matters
Develop, maintain and revise policies, procedures, systems, processes and internal controls to ensure that proper governance are practiced and upheld relating to reporting and controls
Project manage and implement various company-wide strategic initiatives as well as Finance internal projects. Think through the implications to various finance teams and drive all the work streams to complete deliverables in line with commitments
Be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, be organized and process effective and have strong interpersonal skills to successfully partner & drive cross functional outcomes
Have proven experience leading & mentoring high-performance teams (onshore and offshore) on day-to-day operations and key metrics while guiding them towards the strategic direction and objectives of the wider company
Identify opportunities to eliminate and automate where possible - make finance and related processes as simple and effective as possible (Keeping internal customers in mind)
Experience requirement
Min. of 15 years of relevant experience working in the banking industry
Qualified accountant (CA/CPA/ACCA) or other professional accounting accreditation
Experience with IFRS / SFRS / SOX
Integrity and firm in ensuring compliance of policies and internal controls
Able to lead, guide and motivate a team to meet corporate goals and objectives
A natural leader who displays integrity, humility and responsibility, with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both within and across business units
Well-developed and persuasive communication skills to interact with broad ranges of audiences
A self-starter, entrepreneurial and independent learner who takes the initiative to challenge the status quo, drive change and is comfortable with blank sheet of paper assignments
A big-picture thinker who is detail-oriented
Ambitious, assertive, self-driven and highly motivated professional who can work well in a startup VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environment. Should have a deep desire to excel and develop a career in a fast growing company
